Lewis Cliff 87029 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 87029 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 4.03 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 87029
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1987
- Mass recovered
- 4.03 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2833° S, 161.0833° 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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