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Beyneu meteorite

Beyneu is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Kazakhstan in 2001. A total of 45 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Beyneu has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Beyneu
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
45 g
Country
Kazakhstan
Coordinates
45.4633° N, 55.2350° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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