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Northwest Africa 1558 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1558 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CK5/6, that was found in 1998. A total of 385 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1558 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1558
Classification
CK5/6
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CK
Fall or find
Find
Year
1998
Mass recovered
385 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 CK chondrites.

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