Lucerne Valley 101 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Lucerne Valley 101
- Year Discovered: 2008
- Approximate Recovery Location: F2PV+9J Lucerne Valley, CA, USA
- Precise Recovery Location: (34.48598, -116.95593)
- Mass: 4 grams
- Classification: CK4
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Lucerne Valley 101 Meteorite
The Lucerne Valley 101 meteorite was discovered in 2008. It was recovered in F2PV+9J Lucerne Valley, CA, USA (34.48598, -116.95593). It has a mass of 4 grams.
Lucerne Valley 101 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.
Lucerne Valley 101’s official classification is CK4. The “CK4” classification identifies a carbonaceous chondrite from the Karoonda (CK) group, characterized by a high content of fine-grained matrix, chondrules without igneous rims, and a notable degree of oxidation. As a type 4 meteorite, it has undergone metamorphism leading to uniform olivine compositions, recrystallized matrix, and an absence of primary igneous chondrule glass.
The Lucerne Valley 101 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: 1/12/24