Northwest Africa 2610 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2610
- Year Discovered: 2007
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 7000 grams
- Classification: H3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2610 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2610 meteorite was discovered in 2007. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 7000 grams.
Northwest Africa 2610 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 2610’s official classification is H3. The classification “H3” refers to an ordinary chondrite from the H group that is petrologic type 3. Ordinary chondrites in the H group are known for their high siderophile element content, relatively small chondrules, and distinctive oxygen isotope compositions, while petrologic type 3 chondrites are characterized by abundant chondrules, minimal aqueous alteration, and unequilibrated mineral assemblages, with some low-Ca pyroxene grains exhibiting specific characteristics like monoclinic structure and polysynthetic twinning.
The Northwest Africa 2610 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