Northwest Africa 3351 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 3351
- Year Discovered: 2000
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 132 grams
- Classification: LL4-6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 3351 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 3351 meteorite was discovered in 2000. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 132 grams.
Northwest Africa 3351 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 3351’s official classification is LL4-6. The classification “LL4-6” refers to an ordinary chondrite from the LL group that is a breccia composed of components ranging from petrologic type 4 to type 6. Ordinary chondrites are a major type of meteorite known for their distinct characteristics, including a high abundance of chondrules (small, round mineral grains) and specific chemical traits. In this case, the meteorite is a mixture of various types, indicating differences in metamorphism and mineral composition within the same specimen.
The Northwest Africa 3351 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