Erg Chech 002
Ancient meteorite discovered in the Erg Chech region of Algeria
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Erg Chech 002 (EC 002) is an ancient andesite meteorite discovered in the Erg Chech region of the Sahara Desert in Algeria. The fall is believed to be fragments of a achondritic protoplanet that is over 4.566 billion years old, and is believed to be the oldest known volcanic rock on Earth.[2][3] A specimen of Erg Chech 002 is held at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum.[4]
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| Erg Chech 002 | |
|---|---|
Erg Chech 002 End Cut Faces | |
| Type | Ungrouped achondrite[1] |
| Shock stage | Low |
| Weathering grade | Low |
| Country | Algeria |
| Coordinates | 26.032°N 1.611°W[1] |
| Observed fall | No |
| Found date | May 2020[1] |
| TKW | 31.78[1] |
| Alternative names | EC 002 |
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