Find · Chondrite

Yamato 982591 meteorite

Yamato 982591 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM, that was found in 1998. A total of 3.24 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 982591 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Yamato 982591
Classification
CM
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
1998
Mass recovered
3.24 g
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.

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