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Acfer 201 meteorite

Acfer 201 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Algeria in 1991. A total of 55 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Acfer 201 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Acfer 201
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
55 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
27.5922° N, 3.9181° 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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