Lewis Cliff 87232 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 87232 is a kakangari chondrite meteorite, officially classified as K, that was found in Antarctica in 1987. A total of 23 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 87232
- Classification
- K
- Type
- Chondrite · Kakangari
- Group
- K
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1987
- Mass recovered
- 23 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.3420° S, 161.3931° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about K chondrites (Kakangari grouplet).
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- Lewis Cliff 87249 CM2 · 0 km away
Other K meteorites
- Lea County 002 United States · 1988
- Kakangari India · 1890