Elephant Moraine 87860 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Elephant Moraine 87860
- Year Discovered: 1987
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-76.28245, 156.48865)
- Mass: 32.8 grams
- Classification: CK5/6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Elephant Moraine 87860 Meteorite
The Elephant Moraine 87860 meteorite was discovered in 1987. It was recovered in Antarctica (-76.28245, 156.48865). It has a mass of 32.8 grams.
Elephant Moraine 87860 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 87860’s official classification is CK5/6. The CK5/6 meteorite classification denotes a type of carbonaceous chondrite from the CK (Karoonda-like) group, which is distinguished by a blend of finely milled matrix material and chondrules. These meteorites exhibit characteristics of both petrologic types 5 and 6, indicating a range of metamorphism where minerals are significantly altered and homogenized, reflecting a complex history of thermal processing and structural changes within this group.
The Elephant Moraine 87860 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: 1/11/24