Northwest Africa 7568 meteorite
Northwest Africa 7568 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in 2012. A total of 12 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 7568
- Classification
- CM2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2012
- Mass recovered
- 12 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 CM chondrites.
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- Yamato 794083 Antarctica · 1979
- Allan Hills 84053 Antarctica · 1984
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