Northwest Africa 4294 meteorite
Northwest Africa 4294 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as OC3, that was found in 2006. A total of 84 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 4294
- Classification
- OC3
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- OC
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2006
- Mass recovered
- 84 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 Ordinary chondrites.
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