Northwest Africa 3100 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3100
- Year Discovered: 2003
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 136 grams
- Classification: Achondrite-prim
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3100 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3100 meteorite was discovered in 2003. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 136 grams.
Northwest Africa 3100 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 3100’s official classification is Achondrite-prim. The classification “Achondrite-prim” refers to a type of meteorite that has undergone some heating and partial melting, causing it to lose its original chondritic texture, yet it retains a composition close to that of chondrites. These meteorites are yet to be assigned to a specific group and represent an early stage of planetary differentiation where the material is only partially processed.
The Northwest Africa 3100 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