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Lewis Cliff 86216 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 86216 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 6.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 86216 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 86216
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
6.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2527° S, 161.3542° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Ureilites.

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