Northwest Africa 469 meteorite
Northwest Africa 469 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3, that was found in 1999. A total of 7 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 469
- Classification
- L3
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 7 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 L chondrites.
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