Queen Alexandra Range 94281 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Queen Alexandra Range 94281
- Year Discovered: 1994
- Approximate Recovery Location: Antarctica
- Precise Recovery Location: (-84.0, 168.0)
- Mass: 23.4 grams
- Classification: Lunar (basalt)
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Queen Alexandra Range 94281 Meteorite
The Queen Alexandra Range 94281 meteorite was discovered in 1994. It was recovered in Antarctica (-84.0, 168.0). It has a mass of 23.4 grams.
Queen Alexandra Range 94281 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.
Queen Alexandra Range 94281’s official classification is Lunar (basalt). The “Lunar (basalt)” classification is used for a type of meteorite that originated from the Moon and is predominantly composed of basalt, a common volcanic rock. These meteorites were initially part of the Moon’s surface but were launched into space by the force of an impact event, eventually making their way to Earth.
The Queen Alexandra Range 94281 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