Northwest Africa 2859 meteorite
Northwest Africa 2859 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4, that was found in 2004. A total of 920 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 2859
- Classification
- H4
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2004
- Mass recovered
- 920 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 H chondrites.
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