Lewis Cliff 87006 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 87006 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-A, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 270 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 87006
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-A
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1987
- Mass recovered
- 270 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2833° S, 161.0833° 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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