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Northwest Africa 5796 meteorite

Northwest Africa 5796 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4, that was found in 2008. A total of 7.21 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 5796 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 5796
Classification
H4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2008
Mass recovered
7.21 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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