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Elephant Moraine 84302 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 84302 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite/Lodranite, that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 60 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 84302 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 84302
Classification
Acapulcoite/Lodranite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Lodranite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1984
Mass recovered
60 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.2764° S, 157.1761° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Lodranites.

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