Northwest Africa 5939 meteorite
Northwest Africa 5939 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H3-6, that was found in 2004. A total of 297 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 5939
- Classification
- H3-6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2004
- Mass recovered
- 297 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 H chondrites.
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