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Northwest Africa 5070 meteorite

Northwest Africa 5070 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL4-5, that was found in 2006. A total of 136 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 5070 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 5070
Classification
LL4-5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
136 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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