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Northwest Africa 5801 meteorite

Northwest Africa 5801 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL4, that was found in 2006. A total of 162 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 5801 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 5801
Classification
LL4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
162 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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