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Tanezrouft 082 meteorite

Tanezrouft 082 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Algeria in 2003. A total of 1.01 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Tanezrouft 082 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Tanezrouft 082
Classification
CM2
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
2003
Mass recovered
1.01 kg
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
24.8173° N, 0.4343° W

What is a chondrite?

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

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