Elephant Moraine 96123 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Elephant Moraine 96123
- Year Discovered: 1996
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-76.18333, 157.16667)
- Mass: 8.5 grams
- Classification: H4-an
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Elephant Moraine 96123 Meteorite
The Elephant Moraine 96123 meteorite was discovered in 1996. It was recovered in Antarctica (-76.18333, 157.16667). It has a mass of 8.5 grams.
Elephant Moraine 96123 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 96123’s official classification is H4-an. The classification “H4-an” refers to an ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group that is petrologic type 4 and exhibits anomalous properties. These meteorites belong to a major class of chondrites, but they possess unique characteristics that make them stand out, making them valuable for scientific study to understand the diversity of materials in our solar system.
The Elephant Moraine 96123 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