Lewis Cliff 85317 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 85317 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 8.7 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 85317
- Classification
- L4
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 8.7 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2738° S, 161.3676° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
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