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Northwest Africa 1186 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1186 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5/6, that was found in 2001. A total of 196 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1186 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1186
Classification
H5/6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
196 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 H chondrites.

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