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Pecora Escarpment 91438 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 91438 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1991. A total of 120 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 91438 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 91438
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
120 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6702° S, 68.4057° 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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