• Type: stony meteorite / ordinary chondrite LL3
• Location: Northwest Africa
• Weight: 3.8g
• Dimensions: 36 x 27 x 1 mm
• Year of discovery: 2024
• Total known weight: 217 g
• Surface treatment: cut, polished slice
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

NWA 17369 Meteorite – LL3 Chondrite from Northwest Africa Discovery and Classification The NWA 17369 meteorite was found in 2024 in the region of Northwest Africa. 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 from the early Solar System.