Asuka 881162 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Asuka 881162
- Year Discovered: 1988
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-72.0, 26.0)
- Mass: 69.4 grams
- Classification: LL3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Asuka 881162 Meteorite
The Asuka 881162 meteorite was discovered in 1988. It was recovered in Antarctica (-72.0, 26.0). It has a mass of 69.4 grams.
Asuka 881162 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Asuka 881162’s official classification is LL3. The classification “LL3” refers to a specific type of ordinary chondrite from the LL group. These meteorites are characterized by their low iron and metal content, fairly large chondrules, and oxygen isotope compositions that differ from other ordinary chondrites. Additionally, they are classified as petrologic type 3, indicating an abundance of chondrules, low degrees of alteration, and unique mineral characteristics, such as monoclinic low-Ca pyroxene grains with twinning.
The Asuka 881162 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/10/24