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Elephant Moraine 87764 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 87764 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 39 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 87764 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 87764
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1987
Mass recovered
39 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.2830° S, 156.4536° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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