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Tanezrouft 016 meteorite

Tanezrouft 016 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5/6, that was found in Algeria in 1991. A total of 180 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Tanezrouft 016 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Tanezrouft 016
Classification
H5/6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
180 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
25.4036° N, 0.5253° 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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