Meteorite Ksar Ghilane 022 – 5,6g – Tunisia
Type: Achondrite – ungrouped
Locality: Tunisia
Weight: 5,6g
Dimensions: 23 x 20 x 13 mm
Year of found: 2023
Total known weight: 50 kg
Surface treatment: none – raw
| Category: | Ksar Ghilane 022 |
|---|---|
| By name: | Ksar Ghilane 022 |
| ? Type: | Stony |
| Subspecies: | Achondrite |
| ? Surface treatment: | Natural (raw) |
| ? Origin: | Phobos? |
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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 almost pure augite, accompanied by smaller amounts of enstatite and other minerals such as Cr-troilite, daubreelite, alabandite, and manganese and iron oxides. Its internal structure consists of uniform aggregates of light gray and white grains. Some parts of the meteorite lack a fusion crust and display a spotted appearance with dark and light gray grains.