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Grove Mountains 051220 meteorite

Grove Mountains 051220 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 2006. A total of 1.4 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Grove Mountains 051220 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Grove Mountains 051220
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
1.4 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
72.9839° S, 75.2456° 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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