Northwest Africa 1645 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 1645
- Year Discovered: 2002
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 129 grams
- Classification: Mesosiderite-B
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 1645 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 1645 meteorite was discovered in 2002. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 129 grams.
Northwest Africa 1645 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 1645’s official classification is Mesosiderite-B. The Mesosiderite-B classification is used for a specific type of meteorite known as a mesosiderite, which is characterized by a mixture of roughly equal parts silicate minerals (similar to igneous rocks) and metallic elements. This particular meteorite falls under the petrologic class B, which defines its specific compositional and structural characteristics within the broader mesosiderite category.
The Northwest Africa 1645 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