Yamato 791493 meteorite
Yamato 791493 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lodranite, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 5.13 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 791493
- Classification
- Lodranite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Lodranite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 5.13 g
- 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 Lodranites.
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- Yamato 693 CK4/5 · 0 km away
- Yamato 694 H6 · 0 km away
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