Northwest Africa 2335 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2335
- Year Discovered: 2002
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 114 grams
- Classification: H3.05
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2335 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2335 meteorite was discovered in 2002. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 114 grams.
Northwest Africa 2335 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 2335’s official classification is H3.05. The H3.05 classification describes a common type of meteorite from the high-iron H group, specifically identified as being in the early stages of petrologic type 3. This means it contains a significant proportion of small, round particles (chondrules), has undergone minimal water-related alteration, and its minerals have not yet reached a uniform state, preserving their original varied properties.
The Northwest Africa 2335 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