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Northwest Africa 974 meteorite

Northwest Africa 974 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as E6, that was found in 2001. A total of 2.25 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 974 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 974
Classification
E6
Type
Chondrite · Enstatite
Group
E
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
2.25 kg
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 Enstatite chondrites.

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