NWA 17418 Diogenite Meteorite

Northwest Africa 17418 Diogenite Meteorite

Find / Fall: Found 2024
Location: Tunisia
Classification: Achondrite, Diogenite
Total Known Weight: 4.88 kg

A diogenite meteorite is an achondrite and is linked to two other achondrite groups: eucrite and howardites. These three groups are likely from asteroid 4 Vesta or a Vesta-like asteroid, and collectively make up the HED meteorites.

As can be seen in the photos, NWA 17418 look like pieces have been glued together as the matrix is extremely fragile.

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