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Acfer 001 meteorite

Acfer 001 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Algeria in 1989. A total of 6.7 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Acfer 001 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Acfer 001
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1989
Mass recovered
6.7 kg
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
27.5000° N, 3.6167° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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