description NWA 869 Overview
NWA 869 is the designation given to a widely distributed stony meteorite found in Northwest Africa beginning around 2000. It is classified as an ordinary chondrite breccia, commonly described within the L-chondrite group, and consists of fragments that record impact processing on its parent body. Many separately recovered stones have been paired under the same name, producing a reported combined mass of more than two metric tons.
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NWA 869 ranks #151 of 213 in the Meteorite ranking, behind Richardton, ahead of Sayh al Uhaymir 005.
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How good is NWA 869?
NWA 869 scores 7.55/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Meteorite category. Huge NWA L chondrite pairing, abundant and useful, commonness lowers prestige.
What are the best alternatives to NWA 869?
See our alternatives page for NWA 869 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Allende, Murchison, Hoba.
How does NWA 869 compare to Allende?
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Is NWA 869 worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.55/10, NWA 869 is a solid option in Meteorite. See all Meteorite ranked.
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