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El Djouf 004 meteorite

El Djouf 004 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Algeria in 1989. A total of 360 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of El Djouf 004 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
El Djouf 004
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1989
Mass recovered
360 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
23.5500° N, 1.8167° W

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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