Northwest Africa 3335 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3335
- Year Discovered: 2003
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 2250 grams
- Classification: LL3.2
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3335 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3335 meteorite was discovered in 2003. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 2250 grams.
Northwest Africa 3335 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 3335’s official classification is LL3.2. The classification “LL3.2” refers to a specific type of ordinary chondrite from the LL group. These meteorites are characterized by their low iron and metal content, relatively large chondrules, and unique oxygen isotope compositions compared to other ordinary chondrites. They are also classified as petrologic type 3, indicating an abundance of chondrules, minimal alteration, and distinct mineral features such as monoclinic low-Ca pyroxene grains with twinning. This classification represents a subtype within type 3 chondrites, signifying a certain degree of metamorphism and mineral composition.
The Northwest Africa 3335 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