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Pecora Escarpment 01018 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 01018 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 8.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 01018 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 01018
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
8.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6840° S, 68.8620° 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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