• Type: Achondrite – ungrouped
• Location: Tunisia
• Weight: 0.4g
• Size: 15 x 7 x 1 mm
• Discovery year: 2023
• Known total weight: 50 kg
• Surface treatment: cut slice
• 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 near-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 a fusion crust and show a speckled appearance with dark gray and light gray grains.