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Northwest Africa 3348 meteorite

Northwest Africa 3348 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in 2000. A total of 654 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 3348 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 3348
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2000
Mass recovered
654 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 L chondrites.

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