Meteorite Hills 00634

CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 00634 is a CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.1 g.

3.1 g
Mass
CV3
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID15868
Classification CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass3.1 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates79.68333S, 155.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"3.1 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 00634?

Meteorite Hills 00634 is classified as CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 00634 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 00634 meteorite has a mass of 3.1 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 00634 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 00634 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

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