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Northwest Africa 4846 meteorite

Northwest Africa 4846 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5, that was found in 2006. A total of 250 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 4846 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 4846
Classification
LL5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
250 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 LL chondrites.

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