Northwest Africa 2508 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2508
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 14.7 grams
- Classification: CK4/5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2508 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2508 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 14.7 grams.
Northwest Africa 2508 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 2508’s official classification is CK4/5. The CK4/5 meteorite classification refers to a group of meteorites that are part of the CK (Karoonda) type within the carbonaceous chondrites, known for their composition similar to the sun’s and distinctive oxygen isotope properties. These meteorites straddle the boundary between type 4 and type 5, indicating they have undergone significant but not full metamorphism, resulting in a mix of characteristics like uniform mineral compositions and the beginnings of secondary mineral growth.
The Northwest Africa 2508 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