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Lewis Cliff 86021 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 86021 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.5-3.9, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 326 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 86021 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 86021
Classification
L3.5-3.9
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
326 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2539° S, 161.3511° 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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