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Scott Glacier 06040 meteorite

Scott Glacier 06040 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in 2006. A total of 60 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Scott Glacier 06040 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Scott Glacier 06040
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
60 g
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

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 Howardites.

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