Meteorite Djoua 001 – Algeria
Type: Achondrite / Aubrite
Locality: Algeria
Weight: 1,3g
Dimensions: 32 x 10 x 3 mm
Year found: 2021
Total known weight: 22,51 kg
Surface treatment: polished
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Meteorite Djoua 001 – Rare Aubrite from Algeria
Djoua 001 is a rare aubrite-type achondrite that was 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 meteorite type formed in a low-oxygen environment.
Djoua 001 has a pale exterior with black surface coatings, likely representing degraded fusion crust formed during atmospheric entry. Its interior displays a marbled beige and grey pattern with occasional dark and rusty spots. Several scattered fragments were recovered, with a total mass exceeding 22.5 kg.