Geologists Range 85700 meteorite
Geologists Range 85700 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 2.41 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Geologists Range 85700
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 2.41 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 82.5000° S, 155.5000° 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.
Meteorites near Geologists Range 85700
- Geologists Range 85701 L6 · 0 km away
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- Geologists Range 99101 H4 · 0 km away
- Geologists Range 99102 H4 · 0 km away
- Geologists Range 99103 H4-6 · 0 km away
- Geologists Range 99104 L6 · 0 km away
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