Ryder Gletcher meteorite
Ryder Gletcher is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Greenland in 1988. A total of 5.29 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Ryder Gletcher
- Classification
- L5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1988
- Mass recovered
- 5.29 kg
- Country
- Greenland
- Coordinates
- 81.1667° N, 49.0000° 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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