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Pecora Escarpment 01012 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 01012 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 7.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 01012 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 01012
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
7.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6900° S, 68.8397° 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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