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Yamato 74171 meteorite

Yamato 74171 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL3, that was found in Antarctica in 1974. A total of 4.65 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 74171 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 74171
Classification
LL3
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1974
Mass recovered
4.65 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
71.5000° S, 35.6667° 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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