Yamato 982280 meteorite
Yamato 982280 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in 1998. A total of 75 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 982280
- Classification
- Ureilite
- Type
- Achondrite · Ureilite
- Group
- Ureilite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1998
- Mass recovered
- 75 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an achondrite?
Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Ureilites.
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