Northwest Africa 2743 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2743
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 5463 grams
- Classification: Iron, IC
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2743 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2743 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 5463 grams.
Northwest Africa 2743 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 2743’s official classification is Iron, IC. An “IC” iron meteorite is a type of meteorite primarily made up of iron and nickel that belongs to the chemical group IC. These meteorites are composed mainly of metallic materials that solidified from a molten state.
The Northwest Africa 2743 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