Northwest Africa 848 meteorite
Northwest Africa 848 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Morocco in 2000. A total of 4.51 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 848
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 4.51 kg
- Country
- Morocco
- Coordinates
- 28.0008° N, 9.2700° W
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
Meteorites near Northwest Africa 848
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- Northwest Africa 835 H6 · 0 km away
- Northwest Africa 836 L5 · 73 km away
- Northwest Africa 837 H4 · 73 km away
- Northwest Africa 838 L6 · 73 km away
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- Allan Hills 88023 Antarctica · 1988
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