Grove Mountains 99027 meteorite
Grove Mountains 99027 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in Antarctica in 2000. A total of 9.97 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Grove Mountains 99027
- Classification
- Martian (shergottite)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 9.97 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 73.0833° S, 75.2000° E
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 Shergottites.
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- Grove Mountains 99003 L4 · 0 km away
- Grove Mountains 99004 LL5 · 0 km away
- Grove Mountains 99005 LL5 · 0 km away
- Grove Mountains 99006 H4 · 0 km away
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