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Tanezrouft 061 meteorite

Tanezrouft 061 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.9, that was found in Algeria in 2002. A total of 65 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Tanezrouft 061 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Tanezrouft 061
Classification
L3.9
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
65 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
25.3000° N, 0.2000° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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