Northwest Africa 6506
CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2009 · Unknown location
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 6506 is a CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2009 . It has a recorded mass of 169.3 g.
169.3 g
Mass
CV3
Classification
Found
Type
2009
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 52877 |
| Classification | CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) |
| Mass | 169.3 g (6.0 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Coordinates | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
Mass Context
"169.3 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 6506?
Northwest Africa 6506 is classified as CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 6506 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 6506 meteorite has a mass of 169.3 g (6.0 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Northwest Africa 6506 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 6506 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2009.
Same Classification
- Allende 2.0 tonnes
- Northwest Africa 4502 100.0 kg
- Efremovka 21.0 kg
- Vigarano 15.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 4676 10.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 3104 10.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 2697 9.4 kg
- Leoville 8.1 kg
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.