Niger (C2) meteorite
Niger (C2) is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in 1969. A total of 20 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Niger (C2)
- Classification
- CM2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1969
- Mass recovered
- 20 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.
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