Grove Mountains 052416

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 2006 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Grove Mountains 052416 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2006 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 9.5 g.

9.5 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
2006
Year

Details

NASA ID48314
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass9.5 g (0.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2006
Coordinates72.778889S, 75.330556E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"9.5 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Grove Mountains 052416?

Grove Mountains 052416 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Grove Mountains 052416 meteorite weigh?

The Grove Mountains 052416 meteorite has a mass of 9.5 g (0.3 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Grove Mountains 052416 meteorite found?

The Grove Mountains 052416 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2006.

Same Classification

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