• Type: Achondrite – ungrouped
• Location: Tunisia
• Weight: 0.4g
• Dimensions: 14 x 7 x 1 mm
• Year of discovery: 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 Tataouine region of Tunisia. It is a rare achondrite (unclassified) with a total mass of about 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 grey and white grains. Some parts of the meteorite lack a fusion crust and show a mottled appearance with dark grey and light grey grains.