LaPaz Icefield 02226 meteorite
LaPaz Icefield 02226 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (basalt), that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 244 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- LaPaz Icefield 02226
- Classification
- Lunar (basalt)
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2002
- Mass recovered
- 244 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 86.3667° S, 70.0000° 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 Lunar basalts and gabbros.
Meteorites near LaPaz Icefield 02226
- LaPaz Icefield 02204 L5 · 0 km away
- LaPaz Icefield 02205 Lunar (basalt) · 0 km away
- LaPaz Icefield 02206 CV3 · 0 km away
- LaPaz Icefield 02207 LL5 · 0 km away
- LaPaz Icefield 02209 LL5 · 0 km away
- LaPaz Icefield 02210 LL5 · 0 km away
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