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Yamato 81025 meteorite

Yamato 81025 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 55 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 81025 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 81025
Classification
CO3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
Fall or find
Find
Year
1981
Mass recovered
55 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 CO chondrites.

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