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 ID | 17051 |
| Classification | L5/6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 215.0 g (7.6 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 27.16667N, 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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- Sayh al Uhaymir 504 20.0 kg
- Ashuwairif 002 12.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 2304 7.5 kg
- Yamato 790957 6.2 kg
- Northwest Africa 4344 4.7 kg
- Northwest Africa 2299 3.8 kg
- Sayh al Uhaymir 543 3.4 kg
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