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Lewis Cliff 87135 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 87135 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 11 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 87135 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 87135
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1987
Mass recovered
11 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2543° S, 161.4552° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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