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Northwest Africa 2975 meteorite

Northwest Africa 2975 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in 2005. A total of 70 g was recovered.

The Northwest Africa 2975 meteorite

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 2975
Classification
Martian (shergottite)
Type
Achondrite · Martian
Group
Martian
Fall or find
Find
Year
2005
Mass recovered
70 g
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 Shergottites.

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