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Pecora Escarpment 91285 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 91285 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 1991. A total of 6.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 91285 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 91285
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
6.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6739° S, 68.7514° 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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