Northwest Africa 1472 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 1472
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 108 grams
- Classification: R3/4
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 1472 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 1472 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 108 grams.
Northwest Africa 1472 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 1472’s official classification is R3/4. The R3/4 meteorite classification represents a type of meteorite from the R (Rumuruti) group, a less common class of chondrites. These meteorites are unique as they are breccias composed of materials from both petrologic types 3 and 4, indicating they have undergone varying degrees of metamorphism, ranging from the presence of abundant chondrules and low alteration (type 3) to more uniform mineral compositions and recrystallized matrices (type 4), reflecting a complex thermal and structural history.
The Northwest Africa 1472 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