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Yamato 86010 meteorite

Yamato 86010 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 4.2 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 86010 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86010
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
4.2 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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