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Northwest Africa 5023 meteorite

Northwest Africa 5023 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in 2002. A total of 549 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 5023 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 5023
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
549 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 H chondrites.

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