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Yamato 82100 meteorite

Yamato 82100 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 12 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Yamato 82100 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 82100
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1982
Mass recovered
12 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 Ureilites.

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