Northwest Africa 516 meteorite
Northwest Africa 516 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Winonaite, that was found in 2000. A total of 68 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 516
- Classification
- Winonaite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Winonaite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 68 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an achondrite?
Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Winonaites.
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