Ella Island meteorite
Ella Island is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Greenland in 1971. A total of 7.5 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Ella Island
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1971
- Mass recovered
- 7.5 kg
- Country
- Greenland
- Coordinates
- 72.8833° N, 25.1167° W
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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