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Elephant Moraine 83248 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 83248 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H3.5, that was found in Antarctica in 1983. A total of 39 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 83248 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 83248
Classification
H3.5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1983
Mass recovered
39 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.3225° S, 157.1847° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.

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