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Lucerne Valley 096 meteorite

Lucerne Valley 096 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in the United States in 2008. A total of 7.3 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Lucerne Valley 096 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lucerne Valley 096
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2008
Mass recovered
7.3 g
Country
United States
Coordinates
34.4866° N, 116.9564° 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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