Elephant Moraine 82606

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1982 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Elephant Moraine 82606 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1982 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 981.9 g.

981.9 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1982
Year

Details

NASA ID7831
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass981.9 g (2.2 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1982
Coordinates76.29139S, 157.20861E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"981.9 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Elephant Moraine 82606?

Elephant Moraine 82606 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Elephant Moraine 82606 meteorite weigh?

The Elephant Moraine 82606 meteorite has a mass of 981.9 g (2.2 lbs). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Elephant Moraine 82606 meteorite found?

The Elephant Moraine 82606 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1982.

Same Classification

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