Morokweng meteorite
Morokweng is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in South Africa in 2004. A total of 750 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Morokweng
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2004
- Mass recovered
- 750 g
- Country
- South Africa
- Coordinates
- 26.3725° S, 23.5239° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.
Meteorites near Morokweng
- Bellsbank Iron, IIG · 198 km away
- Daniel's Kuil EL6 · 228 km away
- Rateldraai Iron, IIIAB · 361 km away
Other LL meteorites
- Catalina 002 Chile · 2010
- Meteorite Hills 01140 Antarctica · 2001
- Queen Alexandra Range 99042 Antarctica · 1999
- Dhofar 724 Oman · 2001
- Miller Range 07595 · 2007
- Queen Alexandra Range 99295 Antarctica · 1999