Yamato 983102 meteorite
Yamato 983102 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in 1998. A total of 24 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 983102
- Classification
- Diogenite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Diogenite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1998
- Mass recovered
- 24 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 Diogenites.
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