Northwest Africa 3318 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3318
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 764 grams
- Classification: LL5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3318 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3318 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 764 grams.
Northwest Africa 3318 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 3318’s official classification is LL5. The classification “LL5” refers to a type of ordinary chondrite meteorite from the LL group, specifically belonging to petrologic type 5. These meteorites are part of a major class of space rocks characterized by their chondrules, distinctive mineral compositions, and evidence of metamorphism that has altered the appearance of certain minerals.
The Northwest Africa 3318 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