Northwest Africa 3127 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3127
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 487 grams
- Classification: LL3.10
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3127 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3127 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 487 grams.
Northwest Africa 3127 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 3127’s official classification is LL3.10. The LL3.10 classification identifies a meteorite that belongs to the LL group of ordinary chondrites, notable for their low iron and metal content, larger chondrules, and oxygen isotopes that vary significantly from terrestrial materials. This specific meteorite falls under petrologic type 3, indicating it has a high concentration of chondrules, minimal alteration by water, and a variety of mineral compositions, positioning it at the higher end of the type 3 spectrum, suggesting a degree of metamorphism but still maintaining many of its original characteristics.
The Northwest Africa 3127 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