Grove Mountains 021729

Ureilite (Achondrite) · Found 2003 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Grove Mountains 021729 is a Ureilite (Achondrite) meteorite that was found in 2003 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.0 g.

3.0 g
Mass
Ureilite
Classification
Found
Type
2003
Year

Details

NASA ID46798
Classification Ureilite (Achondrite)
Mass3.0 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2003
Coordinates72.78972S, 75.29028E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"3.0 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Grove Mountains 021729?

Grove Mountains 021729 is classified as Ureilite (Achondrite).

How much does the Grove Mountains 021729 meteorite weigh?

The Grove Mountains 021729 meteorite has a mass of 3.0 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Grove Mountains 021729 meteorite found?

The Grove Mountains 021729 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2003.

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