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Northwest Africa 1694 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1694 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CK3, that was found in 2002. A total of 47 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1694 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1694
Classification
CK3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CK
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
47 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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