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Lewis Cliff 86169 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 86169 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 26 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 86169 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 86169
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
26 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2587° S, 161.3723° 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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