Acfer 332 : CO3 © Meteoriteshow

Official name : Acfer 332 Date of find : December 23, 2001 Total mass : 115 g # of fragments : 1 fragment Place : Acfer (Algeria) Meteoritical Bulletin n°87 (2003) Classified by : MNHN Paris & Blaise Pascal University - Clt. Fd Type : CO3 Weathering grade : W2 %Fa : 26,2% %Fs : 6,6% Remarks : Dark, compact and slightly altered meteorite. Watching a polished section shows sharply defined chondrules (0,1-0,3mm) and some few metal flakes.		on site picture : December 23, 2001
approx. dimensions 50 x 60 mm (click on picture to enlarge)		close view of the main side (no fusion crust) (click on picture to enlarge)
view of opposite side, covered with fsion crust (click on picture to enlarge)		detailed view of the fusion crust (click on picture to enlarge)