Lewis Cliff 86008 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 86008 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 5.6 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 86008
- Classification
- CM2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1986
- Mass recovered
- 5.6 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2579° S, 161.4115° 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 86008
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- Lewis Cliff 86188 H5 · 0 km away
- Lewis Cliff 86005 CM2 · 0 km away
- Lewis Cliff 86189 H5 · 0 km away
- Lewis Cliff 86130 H5 · 0 km away
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