Northwest Africa 1054 meteorite (NWA 1054), Northwest Africa Meteorites
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| Location is approximate, estimate based on other nearby localities. | |
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| Latitude & Longitude (WGS84): | 31° North , 4° West (est.) |
| Margin of Error: | ~56km |
| Other regions containing this locality: | Northwest Africa Meteorites Sahara Desert, North Africa |
| Locality type: | Meteorite Fall Location |
| Meteorite Class: | Acapulcoite meteorite |
| Meteoritical Society Class: | Acapulcoite |
| Metbull: | Search meteorite in Meteoritical Bulletin Database |
| Köppen climate type: | BWh : Hot deserts climate |
Primitive acapulcoite achondrite with a main mass of 86 g. Terrestrial weathering grade and shock stage are low (W1, S1).
Found in 2001 by Matteo Chinellato.
Mineral List
5 valid minerals. 1 (TL) - type locality of valid minerals.
Meteorite/Rock Types Recorded
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References
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- Moggi-Cecchi, V., Bindi, L., Pratesi, G.: "A new iron-nickel phosphide from the Northwest Africa 1054 Meteorite", 68th Annual Meteoritical Society Meeting, 5308 (2005)
Northwest Africa 1054 meteorite, Northwest Africa Meteorites