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Lucerne Valley 042 meteorite

Lucerne Valley 042 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in the United States in 2004. A total of 2.17 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lucerne Valley 042 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lucerne Valley 042
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2004
Mass recovered
2.17 g
Country
United States
Coordinates
34.4860° N, 116.9637° W

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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