Northwest Africa 3132 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3132
- Year Discovered: 2003
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
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- Mass: 125.39 grams
- Classification: EL3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3132 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3132 meteorite was discovered in 2003. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 125.39 grams.
Northwest Africa 3132 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 3132’s official classification is EL3. An “EL3” meteorite is a type of enstatite chondrite from the EL group that is petrologic type 3. Enstatite chondrites are a major class of meteorites known for their highly reduced mineral composition, and EL chondrites are characterized by moderately large chondrules and abundant Si-bearing metal. EL3 meteorites have abundant chondrules, low degrees of aqueous alteration, and unequilibrated mineral assemblages, including monoclinic low-Ca pyroxene grains with polysynthetic twinning.
The Northwest Africa 3132 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