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Northwest Africa 7739 meteorite

Northwest Africa 7739 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3, that was found in 2012. A total of 140 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 7739 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 7739
Classification
L3
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2012
Mass recovered
140 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 L chondrites.

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