Northwest Africa 4304 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4304
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 22.97 grams
- Classification: Ureilite-pmict
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4304 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4304 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 22.97 grams.
Northwest Africa 4304 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 4304’s official classification is Ureilite-pmict. The “Ureilite-pmict” classification refers to a specific type of meteorite from the ureilite group, which are unique achondrites, meaning they are stony meteorites without chondrules and come from a body that has undergone differentiation. This particular ureilite is identified as a polymict breccia, indicating it is a composite of various rock fragments, including a mix of minerals like olivine and pigeonite, and occasionally contains carbon in the form of graphite or diamond.
The Northwest Africa 4304 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