Frontier Mountain 97020

H6 (H Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Frontier Mountain 97020 is a H6 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 6.0 g.

6.0 g
Mass
H6
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year

Details

NASA ID10750
Classification H6 (H Chondrite)
Mass6.0 g (0.2 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1997
Coordinates72.95167S, 160.45917E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"6.0 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Frontier Mountain 97020?

Frontier Mountain 97020 is classified as H6 (H Chondrite).

How much does the Frontier Mountain 97020 meteorite weigh?

The Frontier Mountain 97020 meteorite has a mass of 6.0 g (0.2 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Frontier Mountain 97020 meteorite found?

The Frontier Mountain 97020 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1997.

Same Classification

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