• Tipo: meteorite pietroso / ordinary chondrite LL3
• Località: Africa nord-occidentale
• Peso: 3,8g
• Dimensioni: 36 x 27 x 1 mm
• Anno di ritrovamento: 2024
• Peso totale conosciuto: 217 g
• Trattamento superficiale: cut, Lucidato fetta
• DESCRIZIONE DETTAGLIATA

NWA 17369 Meteorite – LL3 Chondrite da Africa nord-occidentale Discovery and Classification The NWA 17369 meteorite was found in 2024 in the region of Africa nord-occidentale. It is officially classified as an ordinary chondrite of type LL3, which means it contains a low amount of metallic iron and has preserved the original chondrule structure with minimal signs of thermal metamorphism. The total known weight of the meteorite fragments is 217 grams. Mineralogy and Structure Structurally, it is a chondrite with distinct spherical chondrules embedded in a dark, fine-grained matrix. The low petrologic grade indicates that the meteorite underwent only minimal changes since its origin and has retained its original features da the early Solar System.