Northwest Africa 4153 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4153
- Year Discovered:
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 75.4 grams
- Classification: H/L6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4153 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4153 meteorite was discovered in . It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 75.4 grams.
Northwest Africa 4153 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 4153’s official classification is H/L6. The H/L6 meteorite classification describes a group of ordinary chondrites that could either belong to the high-iron (H) or low-iron (L) groups and are categorized as petrologic type 6. These meteorites have undergone extensive metamorphic processes, leading to the uniformity of their mineral compositions and the significant alteration of their original chondrule structures, without experiencing actual melting.
The Northwest Africa 4153 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