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| Basic information | Name: Nagjir 001 This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name. Abbreviation: There is no official abbreviation for this meteorite. Observed fall: No Year found: 2021 Country: Western Sahara Mass: 4.8 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification history: |
This is 1 of 622 approved meteorites (plus 1 unapproved name) classified as CV3. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comments: | Approved 11 Nov 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Writeup | Writeup from MB 110: Nagjir 001 23º40.6702’N, 14º52.8997’W Rio de Oro, Western Sahara Find: 2021 Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CV3) History: 4 pieces that fit together were found within the Nagjir dense collection area near Bir Anzerane, Western Sahara. Carlos Muñecas (Expometeoritos) purchased the samples in July 2021 from a dealer in Morocco. Physical characteristics: Samples have dark gray-dark brown exteriors and have roughly tabular shapes. The cut face shows the interior has a chondritic texture composed of abundant dark and light-colored chondrules and CAIs set within a dark-colored matrix. Petrography: Description and classification (A. Love, App) Sample contains chondrules w/ avg. dia of 667 µm (n=39) and CAIs set in 22 vol% opaque matrix. Additional minerals are: chromite, very rare troilite, magnetite and rare phosphates. Geochemistry: (A. Love, App) Olivine Fa11.0±11.9 (Fa0.3-34.3, Fe/Mn=58.6±30.0, n=24); low-Ca pyroxene Fs1.5±1.8Wo1.0±0.2 (Fs0.5-5.6Wo0.6-1., n=7). Classification: Carbonaceous chondrite (CV3). Based on textures, mineral compositions, and magnetic susceptibility, sample is a CV3. Specimens: Carlos Muñecas (Expometeoritos) holds the 1676 g main mass. A polished thin section and a 26.69 g slice and endcut are on deposit at App. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Data from: MB 110 Table 0 Line 0: |
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