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Northwest Africa 3192 meteorite

Northwest Africa 3192 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in 2005. A total of 23 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 3192 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 3192
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2005
Mass recovered
23 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 CV chondrites.

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