Frontier Mountain 97046

H6 (H Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Frontier Mountain 97046 is a H6 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.4 g.

3.4 g
Mass
H6
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year

Details

NASA ID10775
Classification H6 (H Chondrite)
Mass3.4 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1997
Coordinates72.98972S, 160.40583E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"3.4 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Frontier Mountain 97046?

Frontier Mountain 97046 is classified as H6 (H Chondrite).

How much does the Frontier Mountain 97046 meteorite weigh?

The Frontier Mountain 97046 meteorite has a mass of 3.4 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Frontier Mountain 97046 meteorite found?

The Frontier Mountain 97046 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1997.

Same Classification

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