Northwest Africa 5488 meteorite
Northwest Africa 5488 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lodranite, that was found in 2008. A total of 110 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 5488
- Classification
- Lodranite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Lodranite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2008
- Mass recovered
- 110 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 Lodranites.
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