Northwest Africa 092 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 092
- Year Discovered: 2000
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 88 grams
- Classification: L3.7
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 092 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 092 meteorite was discovered in 2000. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 88 grams.
Northwest Africa 092 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Northwest Africa 092’s official classification is L3.7. An ordinary chondrite labeled as “L3.7” is a type 3 meteorite from the L group. This classification indicates that it contains numerous chondrules, has undergone minimal aqueous alteration, and possesses specific mineral characteristics like monoclinic low-Ca pyroxene grains with twinning, all falling within the type 3 category of the L group meteorites.
The Northwest Africa 092 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/15/24