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Allan Hills A81005
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Sample No.: ALHA81005
Location: Allan Hills
Field No.: 1422
Weight (gms): 31.4
Meteorite Type: Anorthositic Breccia

Physical Description: Roberta Score
This is an unusual looking sample! Flow marks are apparent on the exterior which is covered with a pitted, glassy, greenish-tan coloured crust. Immediately underneath this crust, the surface is a "dusty" gray colour. The interior consists of abundant angular clasts, which range in color from gray to white, set in a black matrix. The size of the clasts are as small as submillimeter and as large as 8 mm in diameter. The sample is very coherent. Some areas of oxidation were noted. Dimensions: 3 x 2.5 x 3 cm.
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The ALHA 81005 (Anorthositic Breccia) meteorite was found in Antarctica, on the 18th January, 1982.
A total mass of 31.4 g was recovered.

76° 49' 49"S, 158° 15' 32"E

This was the first meteorite identified as a lunar meteorite.



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