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Pecora Escarpment 91317 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 91317 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1991. A total of 163 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 91317 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 91317
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
163 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6766° S, 69.0689° 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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