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Northwest Africa 6449 meteorite

Northwest Africa 6449 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in 2003. A total of 65 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 6449 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 6449
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2003
Mass recovered
65 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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