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Yamato 82189 meteorite

Yamato 82189 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EH-imp melt, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 44 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 82189 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 82189
Classification
EH-imp melt
Type
Chondrite · Enstatite
Group
EH
Fall or find
Find
Year
1982
Mass recovered
44 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 EH chondrites.

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