Northwest Africa 2897 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2897
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 23.3 grams
- Classification: R3-6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2897 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2897 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 23.3 grams.
Northwest Africa 2897 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 2897’s official classification is R3-6. The R3-6 classification denotes a specific type of R chondrite meteorite, which is a complex mix, or breccia, composed of various fragments that range from petrologic types 3 to 6. These R chondrites, which don’t fit neatly into the major chondrite classes, are characterized by a blend of features from slightly metamorphosed chondrites (with abundant chondrules and less altered minerals) to more extensively metamorphosed types (with homogenized mineral compositions and less distinct chondrules).
The Northwest Africa 2897 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