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Yamato 81090 meteorite

Yamato 81090 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L4, that was found in Antarctica in 1981. A total of 2.46 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 81090 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 81090
Classification
L4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1981
Mass recovered
2.46 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 L chondrites.

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