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Northwest Africa 6448 meteorite

Northwest Africa 6448 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Winonaite, that was found in 2010. A total of 45 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 6448 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 6448
Classification
Winonaite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Winonaite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
45 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 Winonaites.

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