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Acfer 044 meteorite

Acfer 044 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Algeria in 1989. A total of 195 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Acfer 044 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Acfer 044
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1989
Mass recovered
195 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
27.5500° N, 4.0000° 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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