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Northwest Africa 4721 meteorite

Northwest Africa 4721 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CK4, that was found in 2005. A total of 7.3 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 4721 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 4721
Classification
CK4
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CK
Fall or find
Find
Year
2005
Mass recovered
7.3 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 CK chondrites.

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