Northwest Africa 5470 meteorite
Northwest Africa 5470 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in 2008. A total of 2.43 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 5470
- Classification
- H6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2008
- Mass recovered
- 2.43 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 H chondrites.
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