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Lewis Cliff 88551 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 88551 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 8.6 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 88551 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 88551
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
8.6 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2515° S, 161.3824° 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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