Acapulcoite

Acapulcoites are a group of the primitive achondrite class of stony meteorites.

Acapulcoite
 Group 
NWA 2989, an example of an acapulcoite meteorite
TypeAchondrite
Structural classification?
ClassPrimitive achondrite
Subgroups
  • None?
Parent bodyUnknown
CompositionOlivine, orthopyroxene, plagioclase, meteoric iron, troilite
Total known specimensFifty two
Alternative namesAcapulcoites, Acapulcoite group, Acapulcoite meteorites
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