Yamato 000593 meteorite
Yamato 000593 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (nakhlite), that was found in Antarctica in 2000. A total of 13.71 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 000593
- Classification
- Martian (nakhlite)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 13.71 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 71.5000° S, 35.6667° 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 Nakhlites.
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