Northwest Africa 1814 meteorite
Northwest Africa 1814 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CBa, that was found in 1999. A total of 156 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 1814
- Classification
- CBa
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CB
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 156 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 CB chondrites (bencubbinites).
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