Northwest Africa 3283 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3283
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 4573 grams
- Classification: L/LL6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3283 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3283 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 4573 grams.
Northwest Africa 3283 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 3283’s official classification is L/LL6. Meteorites classified as “L/LL6” are a type of ordinary chondrite, which are common types of meteorites found on Earth. These meteorites can belong to either the L group or LL group and have a petrologic type 6, indicating they have undergone metamorphism that has further altered their mineral compositions and chondrules.
The Northwest Africa 3283 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