Northwest Africa 2656 meteorite
Northwest Africa 2656 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite, that was found in 2003. A total of 7.5 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 2656
- Classification
- Acapulcoite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Acapulcoite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 7.5 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an achondrite?
Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Acapulcoites.
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