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Pecora Escarpment 01001 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 01001 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5, that was found in Antarctica in 2005. A total of 20 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 01001 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 01001
Classification
LL5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2005
Mass recovered
20 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6661° S, 69.0414° W

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.

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