Lewis Cliff 87223 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 87223 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as E3-an, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 110 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 87223
- Classification
- E3-an
- Type
- Chondrite · Enstatite
- Group
- E
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1987
- Mass recovered
- 110 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.3704° S, 161.3181° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about Enstatite chondrites.
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