Although Knyahinya has an official classification of L5 based on its trace element composition, it is partially resolved into an intermediate L/LL chondrite group based on studies involving the Co abundance in matrix kamacite and on its bulk metallic iron content similar to that of an LL chondrite. Contrarily, the Ir/Au atomic ratio of Knyahinya falls within the H range (3.43.8) rather than the LLL range (2.63.5). Further information regarding the establishment of the L/LL meteorites as a unique chondrite suite from a unique parent body can be found on the Inman page.
Members of the L/LL chondrite group include the L/LL3 Esperance, the L/LL4 Seemore Downs, Bjurböle, and Cynthiana, the L/LL5/6 Sahara 97021, and the L/LL6 Acfer 041, as well as the partially resolved L/LL3 Inman and L/LL6 Holbrook and Sultanpur. The classification of Knyahinya remains to be further resolved through future studies. The specimen of Knyahinya shown above is a 1.93 g partial slice. The photo below shows a print depicting the Knyahinya fireballfrom a book published in Denmark a few years after the fall (click image for title page).