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Yamato 86004 meteorite

Yamato 86004 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EH-imp melt, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 63 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 86004 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86004
Classification
EH-imp melt
Type
Chondrite · Enstatite
Group
EH
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
63 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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