NORTHWEST AFRICA 6491
R3-5 Chondrite
Found 2004
Morocco

History : Two pieces of the meteorite were donated to Cascadia on February 24, 2006.

Physical characteristics : Exterior of the stone has a brownish, waxy fusion crust that appears weakly weathered. The interior is brownish-red, with chondritic-textured clasts of different colors (black to light brown) visible.

Specimens : Type specimens available at Cascadia include 3 pieces that add to 20.6 g, 3 polished thin sections, and one mounted butt. Thompson holds the main mass, which now weighs 785 g.

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