Northwest Africa 2466 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2466
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 446 grams
- Classification: H3-6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2466 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2466 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 446 grams.
Northwest Africa 2466 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 2466’s official classification is H3-6. The classification “H3-6” refers to a specific type of meteorite known as an ordinary chondrite from the H group. This meteorite is a mixture, or breccia, of various components that range from type 3 to type 6. Type 3 components have many chondrules and haven’t undergone much change, while type 6 components have experienced significant metamorphism, resulting in the transformation of minerals and the loss of chondrule features without melting.
The Northwest Africa 2466 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