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Yamato 86036 meteorite

Yamato 86036 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 604 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 86036 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86036
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
604 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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