Antarctic Meteorite Sample EET 87720,0

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[**Astromaterials 3D**](https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/index.htm) is a virtual library for exploration and research of NASA’s space rock collections. **Every Rock Tells a Story:** >The discovery and study of ureilite meteorites, like Antarctic Meteorite Sample EET 87720, has given emphasis to a phenomenally variable and dynamic process of planet-forming in the early solar system, leaving a trail of mysteries yet to be revealed. It is thought that the ureilite parent asteroid of this extremely rare group of meteorites was a small *[Continue reading...](https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=EET87720-0)* **More information:**https://ares.jsc.nasa.gov/astromaterials3d/sample-details.htm?sample=EET87720-0 **NASA Astromaterials Collection:** Antarctic Meteorite Collection **Origin:** Unknown C-Complex Type Asteroid **Collected:** ANSMET Field Season 1987, Elephant Moraine, Antarctica **Classification:** Ureilite (Polymict) **Credit:** NASA/Astromaterials 3D