Northwest Africa 4540 meteorite
Northwest Africa 4540 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3.5, that was found in 2006. A total of 1.31 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 4540
- Classification
- CO3.5
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CO
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2006
- Mass recovered
- 1.31 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 CO chondrites.
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