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Tanezrouft 089 meteorite

Tanezrouft 089 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Algeria in 2002. A total of 581 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Tanezrouft 089 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Tanezrouft 089
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
581 g
Country
Algeria
Coordinates
25.2333° N, 0.1500° 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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