Makarewa meteorite
Makarewa is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in New Zealand in 1879. A total of 2.3 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Makarewa
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1879
- Mass recovered
- 2.3 kg
- Country
- New Zealand
- Coordinates
- 46.3167° S, 168.4000° 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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