Northwest Africa 2781 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2781
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 528 grams
- Classification: L4-5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2781 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2781 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 528 grams.
Northwest Africa 2781 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 2781’s official classification is L4-5. The classification “L4-5” refers to an ordinary chondrite from the L group that is a breccia made up of components from both petrologic type 4 and type 5. These meteorites contain abundant chondrules and have undergone varying degrees of metamorphism, with type 4 components having certain mineral changes, while type 5 components have undergone more extensive alterations, including the conversion of certain minerals and the blurring of chondrule outlines.
The Northwest Africa 2781 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