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Northwest Africa 4502 meteorite

Northwest Africa 4502 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in 2005. A total of 100 kg was recovered.

The Northwest Africa 4502 meteorite

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 4502
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2005
Mass recovered
100 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 CV chondrites.

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