Meteorite NWA 17369 – 1,2g – Northwest Africa
Type: stony meteorite / ordinary chondrite LL3
Locality: Northwest Africa
Weight: 1,2g
Dimensions: 33 x 23 x 1 mm
Year of found: 2024
Total known weight: 217 g
Surface treatment: cut, polished slice
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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.