Northwest Africa 4561 meteorite
Northwest Africa 4561 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as E, that was found in 2006. A total of 200 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 4561
- Classification
- E
- Type
- Chondrite · Enstatite
- Group
- E
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2006
- Mass recovered
- 200 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 Enstatite chondrites.
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