Expedition:

Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this

Weight:

5.51 g

Place:

Antarctica

Collection Date:

2012

Notes:

# NASA data for LAR 12059 Fa: 5 mol % Fs: 2-6 mol %

The main mass of this meteorite has two distinct sides, one that is highly irregular and knobby, and one that is smooth and rounded. On one edge of the smooth surface is an area of pronounced iridescence. The entire meteorite is a rusty brown color with frequent to abundant rust haloes.

Record Last Modified:

25 Jan 2024

Specimen Count:

1

USNM Number:

USNM 7700

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Data Source:

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f11420b1-1ae4-4a10-bc3f-a7f053af1ea2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_11571613