Northwest Africa 4861 meteorite
Northwest Africa 4861 is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB complex, that was found in 2005. A total of 2.4 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 4861
- Classification
- Iron, IAB complex
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- IAB
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2005
- Mass recovered
- 2.4 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an iron?
Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IAB irons.
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- Bitburg Germany · 1805