Lewis Cliff 85312 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 85312 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 32 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 85312
- Classification
- CM2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 32 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2731° S, 161.4479° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.
Meteorites near Lewis Cliff 85312
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- Lewis Cliff 86307 L3.3-3.5 · 0 km away
- Lewis Cliff 85444 L6 · 0 km away
- Lewis Cliff 86367 L3.4 · 0 km away
- Lewis Cliff 88645 L4 · 0 km away
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