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Northwest Africa 2760 meteorite

Northwest Africa 2760 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3.1, that was found in 2004. A total of 607 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 2760 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 2760
Classification
CO3.1
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
Fall or find
Find
Year
2004
Mass recovered
607 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 CO chondrites.

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