Al Haggounia 001 Enstatite Meteorite

Al Haggounia 001 Enstatite Meteorite

This meteorite is part of a large find discovered near Al Haggounia, Morocco, in 2006. Around three tonnes of material have been found in total, with much of it excavated from beneath the surface.

Originally classified as an aubrite, Al Haggounia 001 has since been reclassified as an EL enstatite chondrite. Interestingly, some scientists consider it a fossil meteorite. Originating from an asteroid, Al Haggounia 001 was ejected into space by a high-energy collision before falling to Earth around 23,000 years ago. Samples are heavily weathered, with some embedded in terrestrial rocks. These features have led to its ‘fossil’ designation, although this classification remains a matter of debate among meteorite experts.