Northwest Africa 6991 meteorite
Northwest Africa 6991 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in 2010. A total of 487 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 6991
- Classification
- CV3
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CV
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2010
- Mass recovered
- 487 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 CV chondrites.
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- Miller Range 090177 · 2009
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