LaPaz Icefield 03796 meteorite
LaPaz Icefield 03796 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in 2003. A total of 17 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- LaPaz Icefield 03796
- Classification
- Diogenite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Diogenite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 17 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
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 Diogenites.
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