Yamato 75293 meteorite
Yamato 75293 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Antarctica in 1975. A total of 8.1 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 75293
- Classification
- CM2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1975
- Mass recovered
- 8.1 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 CM chondrites.
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- Yamato 694 H6 · 0 km away
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