Northwest Africa 2921 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 2921
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 195 grams
- Classification: CK3.8
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 2921 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 2921 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 195 grams.
Northwest Africa 2921 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 2921’s official classification is CK3.8. The “CK3.8” meteorite classification refers to a specific type of carbonaceous chondrite, part of the CK (Karoonda) group, and is identified as petrologic type 3.8. This classification indicates a meteorite with characteristics like abundant chondrules and a degree of thermal metamorphism, suggesting it has undergone some changes while retaining many original features.
The Northwest Africa 2921 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