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MacAlpine Hills 02750 meteorite

MacAlpine Hills 02750 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L-imp melt, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 9.1 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of MacAlpine Hills 02750 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
MacAlpine Hills 02750
Classification
L-imp melt
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
9.1 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2167° S, 160.5000° E

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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