Northwest Africa 1951 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 1951
- Year Discovered: 2003
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 17000 grams
- Classification: Mesosiderite-C
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 1951 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 1951 meteorite was discovered in 2003. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 17000 grams.
Northwest Africa 1951 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 1951’s official classification is Mesosiderite-C. The Mesosiderite-C classification refers to a unique type of meteorite that is a blend of rocky (silicate) and metallic materials in roughly equal parts, with the rocky part primarily composed of igneous rock fragments. This particular classification falls under the ‘C’ petrologic class of mesosiderites, indicating specific characteristics or features unique to this class within the broader family of these mixed-material meteorites.
The Northwest Africa 1951 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