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Yamato 74024 meteorite

Yamato 74024 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.7, that was found in Antarctica in 1974. A total of 50 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 74024 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 74024
Classification
L3.7
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1974
Mass recovered
50 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
71.8244° 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 L chondrites.

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