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Thiel Mountains 06002 meteorite

Thiel Mountains 06002 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 2007. A total of 224 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Thiel Mountains 06002 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Thiel Mountains 06002
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2007
Mass recovered
224 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.1663° S, 94.7167° 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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