Grove Mountains 053489

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 2006 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Grove Mountains 053489 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2006 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 456.0 g.

456.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
2006
Year

Details

NASA ID48435
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass456.0 g (16.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2006
Coordinates72.781111S, 75.305833E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"456.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Grove Mountains 053489?

Grove Mountains 053489 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Grove Mountains 053489 meteorite weigh?

The Grove Mountains 053489 meteorite has a mass of 456.0 g (16.1 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Grove Mountains 053489 meteorite found?

The Grove Mountains 053489 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2006.

Same Classification

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