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Lewis Cliff 86480 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 86480 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 12 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 86480 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 86480
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
12 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2740° S, 161.6825° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.

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