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Yamato 74002 meteorite

Yamato 74002 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL4, that was found in Antarctica in 1974. A total of 70 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 74002 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 74002
Classification
LL4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1974
Mass recovered
70 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
71.8256° S, 36.2556° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.

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