Northwest Africa 1166 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 1166
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 240 grams
- Classification: L-melt rock
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 1166 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 1166 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 240 grams.
Northwest Africa 1166 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 1166’s official classification is L-melt rock. The “L-melt rock” classification is used for a type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, which are characterized by a lower iron content and moderate-sized chondrules. This particular meteorite is unique in that it has undergone a process of secondary melting, meaning it has been heated and partially melted again after its initial formation, altering its original structure and composition.
The Northwest Africa 1166 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