Frontier Mountain 97016

H6 (H Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Frontier Mountain 97016 is a H6 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 5.1 g.

5.1 g
Mass
H6
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year

Details

NASA ID10748
Classification H6 (H Chondrite)
Mass5.1 g (0.2 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1997
Coordinates72.9525S, 160.445E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"5.1 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Frontier Mountain 97016?

Frontier Mountain 97016 is classified as H6 (H Chondrite).

How much does the Frontier Mountain 97016 meteorite weigh?

The Frontier Mountain 97016 meteorite has a mass of 5.1 g (0.2 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Frontier Mountain 97016 meteorite found?

The Frontier Mountain 97016 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1997.

Same Classification

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