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Northwest Africa 1464 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1464 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in 2001. A total of 1.8 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1464 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1464
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
1.8 kg
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Ureilites.

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