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Graves Nunataks 98178 meteorite

Graves Nunataks 98178 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1998. A total of 7.2 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Graves Nunataks 98178 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Graves Nunataks 98178
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1998
Mass recovered
7.2 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
86.7167° S, 141.5000° 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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