Yamato 86720 meteorite
Yamato 86720 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as C2-ung, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 859 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 86720
- Classification
- C2-ung
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- C
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1986
- Mass recovered
- 859 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 Carbonaceous chondrites.
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