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Graves Nunataks 98108 meteorite

Graves Nunataks 98108 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Antarctica in 1998. A total of 13 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Graves Nunataks 98108 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Graves Nunataks 98108
Classification
Diogenite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Diogenite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1998
Mass recovered
13 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
86.7167° S, 141.5000° W

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 Diogenites.

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