Northwest Africa 4290 meteorite
Northwest Africa 4290 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL3.10, that was found in 2005. A total of 1.1 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 4290
- Classification
- LL3.10
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2005
- Mass recovered
- 1.1 kg
- 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 LL chondrites.
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- Queen Alexandra Range 99579 Antarctica · 1999
- Dominion Range 08474 · 2008
- Northwest Africa 2207 · 2005
- Queen Alexandra Range 99809 Antarctica · 1999