Pecora Escarpment 91452 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Pecora Escarpment 91452
- Year Discovered: 1991
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-85.67874, -69.06662)
- Mass: 7.2 grams
- Classification: CH3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Pecora Escarpment 91452 Meteorite
The Pecora Escarpment 91452 meteorite was discovered in 1991. It was recovered in Antarctica (-85.67874, -69.06662). It has a mass of 7.2 grams.
Pecora Escarpment 91452 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.
Pecora Escarpment 91452’s official classification is CH3. The “CH3” classification indicates a carbonaceous chondrite from the CH group, which is a high-metal class characterized by extremely small chondrules and refractory inclusions, as well as a significant metal content. This type 3 meteorite is marked by a wealth of chondrules, minimal alteration by water, and a mineral composition that has not reached equilibrium, reflecting a possible later formation in the solar system’s history.
The Pecora Escarpment 91452 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: 1/15/24