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Acfer 086 meteorite

Acfer 086 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Algeria in 1990. A total of 173 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Acfer 086 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Acfer 086
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
1990
Mass recovered
173 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
27.6667° N, 4.1833° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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