Northwest Africa 2871 meteorite
Northwest Africa 2871 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite, that was found in 2005. A total of 3.47 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 2871
- Classification
- Acapulcoite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Acapulcoite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2005
- Mass recovered
- 3.47 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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