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Lewis Cliff 87097 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 87097 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 4.3 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 87097 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 87097
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1987
Mass recovered
4.3 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.3444° S, 161.4675° 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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