Northwest Africa 861 meteorite
Northwest Africa 861 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in 2000. A total of 209 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 861
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 209 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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