Northwest Africa 1711 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 1711
- Year Discovered: 2002
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 459.1 grams
- Classification: L-imp melt
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 1711 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 1711 meteorite was discovered in 2002. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 459.1 grams.
Northwest Africa 1711 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 1711’s official classification is L-imp melt. The L-imp melt classification indicates a type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, characterized by their moderate iron content and specific isotopic signatures. This particular meteorite has undergone a process of impact melting, meaning it has been significantly heated and melted due to a collision or impact event, altering its original structure and composition.
The Northwest Africa 1711 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