Northwest Africa 3195 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3195
- Year Discovered: 2008
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 15.97 grams
- Classification: L-melt breccia
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3195 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3195 meteorite was discovered in 2008. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 15.97 grams.
Northwest Africa 3195 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 3195’s official classification is L-melt breccia. The L-melt breccia classification is used for a specific type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, which are characterized by a lower iron content and moderate-sized chondrules. This meteorite is a breccia, meaning it is composed of broken fragments, and is unique in that its matrix, the finer material that binds the fragments together, is formed from material that has undergone melting.
The Northwest Africa 3195 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