Northwest Africa 2266 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2266
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (28.75, -7.58333)
- Mass: 33.9 grams
- Classification: L3.8-6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2266 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2266 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Morocco (28.75, -7.58333). It has a mass of 33.9 grams.
Northwest Africa 2266 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 2266’s official classification is L3.8-6. The L3.8-6 classification describes a meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, known for their lower iron content and moderate-sized chondrules. This particular meteorite is a breccia, meaning it’s composed of fragments from a range of petrologic types, specifically types 3 to 6, reflecting a spectrum of metamorphic changes from the presence of abundant chondrules and minimal alteration (type 3) to a more homogenized mineral composition and blurred chondrule outlines (type 6).
The Northwest Africa 2266 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