Frontier Mountain 90134 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Frontier Mountain 90134
- Year Discovered: 1990
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-72.95404, 160.50371)
- Mass: 3.04 grams
- Classification: L7
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Frontier Mountain 90134 Meteorite
The Frontier Mountain 90134 meteorite was discovered in 1990. It was recovered in Antarctica (-72.95404, 160.50371). It has a mass of 3.04 grams.
Frontier Mountain 90134 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.
Frontier Mountain 90134’s official classification is L7. The L7 classification describes a type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, which are known for their moderate iron content and specific chondrule size. This particular meteorite, classified as petrologic type 7, has undergone extensive metamorphism, nearly to the point of melting, resulting in equilibrated minerals and indistinct or absent chondrules, marking a significant alteration from its original state.
The Frontier Mountain 90134 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