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Northwest Africa 4765 meteorite

Northwest Africa 4765 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM1, that was found in 2006. A total of 19 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 4765 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 4765
Classification
CM1
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
19 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 CM chondrites.

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