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Lewis Cliff 86210 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 86210 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 9.2 g was recovered.

Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite
Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 86210 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 86210
Classification
Mesosiderite
Type
Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
Group
Mesosiderite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
9.2 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2559° S, 161.3721° E

What is a stony-iron?

A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.

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