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Yamato 86737 meteorite

Yamato 86737 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CI1, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 2.81 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 86737 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86737
Classification
CI1
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CI
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
2.81 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 CI chondrites.

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