Northwest Africa 3110 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3110
- Year Discovered: 2003
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 173 grams
- Classification: LL3.9
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3110 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3110 meteorite was discovered in 2003. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 173 grams.
Northwest Africa 3110 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 3110’s official classification is LL3.9. The classification “LL3.9” describes an ordinary chondrite from the LL group that belongs to petrologic type 3. Ordinary chondrites are a major group of meteorites known for their high abundance of chondrules (small spherical grains) and specific chemical characteristics. In this case, the meteorite is specifically categorized as type 3, indicating that it has abundant chondrules, low alteration, and specific mineral features, making it distinct within this classification.
The Northwest Africa 3110 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