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Acfer 017 meteorite

Acfer 017 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Algeria in 1989. A total of 446 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Acfer 017 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Acfer 017
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1989
Mass recovered
446 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
27.7333° N, 4.4000° 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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