• Type: Achondrite / Aubrite
• Location: Algeria
• Weight: 4.2g
• Size: 1.8 x 1.4 x 1 cm
• Year of discovery: 2021
• Known total weight: 22.51 kg
• Surface treatment: none – Raw
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Djoua 001 Meteorite – Rare Aubrite from Algeria Djoua 001 is a rare aubrite type achondrite discovered in February and March 2021 near Djoua, Algeria. Aubrites are light-colored, coarse-grained meteorites rich in the mineral enstatite, which contains significant amounts of silicon and magnesium. This type of meteorite formed in a low-oxygen environment. Djoua 001 has a pale exterior with black superficial coatings, which likely represent weathered fusion crust formed during atmospheric entry. The interior shows a beige and gray marbled pattern with occasional dark spots and rust. Several scattered fragments were recovered, with a total mass exceeding 22.5 kg.