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Elephant Moraine 83334 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 83334 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM1, that was found in Antarctica in 1983. A total of 2.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 83334 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 83334
Classification
CM1
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
1983
Mass recovered
2.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.3019° S, 157.2728° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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