Northwest Africa 5958 meteorite
Northwest Africa 5958 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as C3.0-ung, that was found in 2009. A total of 286 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 5958
- Classification
- C3.0-ung
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- C
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2009
- Mass recovered
- 286 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 Carbonaceous chondrites.
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