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Northwest Africa 4946 meteorite

Northwest Africa 4946 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EL6, that was found in 2007. A total of 4.54 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 4946 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 4946
Classification
EL6
Type
Chondrite · Enstatite
Group
EL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2007
Mass recovered
4.54 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 EL chondrites.

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