• Type: Achondrite – ungrouped
• Locality: Tunisia
• Weight: 0.2g
• Dimensions: 12 x 7 x 2 mm
• Year found: 2023
• Known total weight: 50 kg
• Surface treatment: cut slice
• Packaging: clear plastic box (5.8 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Ksar Ghilane 022 Meteorite – a rare achondrite from Tunisia The Ksar Ghilane 022 meteorite was discovered in 2023 in the Tatawin region of Tunisia. It is a rare achondrite (unclassified) with a total mass of approximately 50 kg. Physical characteristics of the Ksar Ghilane 022 meteorite The physical characteristics of KG 022 include predominantly nearly pure augite, accompanied by minor amounts of enstatite and other minerals such as Cr-troilite, daubreelite, alabandite, and manganese and iron oxides. The internal structure is composed of uniform aggregates of light gray and white grains. Some parts of the meteorite lack fusion crust and show a speckled appearance with dark gray and light gray grains.