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Queen Alexandra Range 97991 meteorite

Queen Alexandra Range 97991 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Antarctica in 1997. A total of 6.8 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Queen Alexandra Range 97991 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Queen Alexandra Range 97991
Classification
Diogenite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Diogenite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
6.8 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.0000° S, 168.0000° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Diogenites.

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