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Larkman Nunatak 06870 meteorite

Larkman Nunatak 06870 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-br, that was found in 2006. A total of 15 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Larkman Nunatak 06870 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Larkman Nunatak 06870
Classification
Eucrite-br
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
15 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 Eucrites.

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