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Grove Mountains 020006 meteorite

Grove Mountains 020006 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 1.67 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Grove Mountains 020006 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Grove Mountains 020006
Classification
L3
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
1.67 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
73.0964° S, 75.2025° 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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