Itqiy meteorite

Itqiy meteorite
TypeChondrite (ongoing scientific debate)
ClassEnstatite chondrite (ongoing scientific debate)
GroupEH7-an (ongoing scientific debate)
Parent bodyNWA2526-Itqiy
CompositionEnstatite (78 %), meteoric iron (22 %), sulfides.
CountryWestern Sahara
Coordinates26°35′27″N 12°57′8″W / 26.59083°N 12.95222°W / 26.59083; -12.95222
Observed fallYes
Fall date1990
Found date1990 + 2000-07
TKW0.410 kilograms (0.90 lb) + 4.310 kilograms (9.50 lb)

The Itqiy meteorite is an enstatite-rich stony-iron meteorite. It is classified as an enstatite chondrite of the EH group that was nearly melted and is therefore very unusual for that group. Other classifications have been proposed and are an ongoing scientific debate.

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