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Tanezrouft 003 meteorite

Tanezrouft 003 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4, that was found in Algeria in 1989. A total of 142 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Tanezrouft 003 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Tanezrouft 003
Classification
H4
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1989
Mass recovered
142 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
25.4500° N, 0.5500° E

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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