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Northwest Africa 1974 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1974 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL4/5, that was found in 2003. A total of 39 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1974 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1974
Classification
LL4/5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2003
Mass recovered
39 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 LL chondrites.

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