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Yamato 86751 meteorite

Yamato 86751 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 197 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 86751 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86751
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
197 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 CV chondrites.

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