Fragment split, by the impact, of an ordinary meteorite class Condrita L5. With melting crust, except for the part of the impact where it was broken. It weighs 19 grams
* It is believed that this ordinary chondrite meteorite fell more than what is now Algeria and Morocco. His fall was exceptionally strong. Since its discovery in 2000, more than 7 tons have been found that rain in sizes from a few grams to more than 25 kilos. "
It is classified as an ordinary chondrite. The bright spots of iron on the surface of the cut are visible, which causes a slight magnetic attraction.
Many of these samples are collected by nomads. Since geographic features and political boundaries are not easily discernible in this section of the Sahara, their exact location is not available
Date fallen: 2001
Discovery date: 2005
Algeria
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