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Lewis Cliff 86097 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 86097 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 2.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 86097 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 86097
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
2.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2574° S, 161.4863° 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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