Northwest Africa 1242 meteorite
Northwest Africa 1242 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-A2, that was found in 1985. A total of 7 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 1242
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-A2
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 7 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
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- Patwar Bangladesh · 1935
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