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Northwest Africa 2174 meteorite

Northwest Africa 2174 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5, that was found in 2001. A total of 300 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 2174 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 2174
Classification
LL5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
300 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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