Northwest Africa 041

L5/6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Mauritania

Key Takeaway

Northwest Africa 041 is a L5/6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Mauritania . It has a recorded mass of 215.0 g.

215.0 g
Mass
L5/6
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year

Details

NASA ID17051
Classification L5/6 (L Chondrite)
Mass215.0 g (7.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1999
Coordinates27.16667N, 9.5W
Country Mauritania

Location

Mass Context

"215.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 041?

Northwest Africa 041 is classified as L5/6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Northwest Africa 041 meteorite weigh?

The Northwest Africa 041 meteorite has a mass of 215.0 g (7.6 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Northwest Africa 041 meteorite found?

The Northwest Africa 041 meteorite was found in Mauritania in 1999.

Same Classification

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