• Type: Achondrite / Aubrite
• Location: Algeria
• Weight: 4.7g
• Size: 2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm
• Discovery year: 2021
• Known total weight: 22.51 kg
• Surface treatment: none – Rough
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Djoua 001 Meteorite – Rare aubrite from Algeria Djoua 001 is a rare aubrite 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 surface coatings, which likely represent degraded fusion crust formed during atmospheric entry. The interior shows a marbled beige and grey pattern with occasional dark and rust spots. Several scattered fragments were recovered, with a total mass exceeding 22.5 kg.