Elephant Moraine 87823 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Elephant Moraine 87823
- Year Discovered: 1987
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-76.18333, 157.16667)
- Mass: 95.4 grams
- Classification: H3.9
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Elephant Moraine 87823 Meteorite
The Elephant Moraine 87823 meteorite was discovered in 1987. It was recovered in Antarctica (-76.18333, 157.16667). It has a mass of 95.4 grams.
Elephant Moraine 87823 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.
Elephant Moraine 87823’s official classification is H3.9. The classification “H3.9” refers to a type of ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group. These meteorites are characterized by containing a significant amount of chondrules, which are small, round grains, and type 3 indicates that they have undergone minimal alteration and retain their original mineral compositions from the early solar system. In simpler terms, it’s a preserved piece of ancient space rock with distinct features that scientists use to understand the history of our solar system.
The Elephant Moraine 87823 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