Northwest Africa 4150 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4150
- Year Discovered:
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 436.4 grams
- Classification: H/L6-melt rock
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4150 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4150 meteorite was discovered in . It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 436.4 grams.
Northwest Africa 4150 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 4150’s official classification is H/L6-melt rock. The H/L6-melt rock meteorite classification refers to a specific type of ordinary chondrite meteorite, originating from either the high-iron (H) or low-iron (L) group, that has undergone significant alteration due to secondary melting. This type of meteorite has reached petrologic type 6, indicating extensive metamorphism which homogenized its mineral composition and obscured chondrule structures, and it features a matrix formed from melted material, showcasing the impact of intense heating events.
The Northwest Africa 4150 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