Northwest Africa 4334 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4334
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 83 grams
- Classification: H/L3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4334 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4334 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 83 grams.
Northwest Africa 4334 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 4334’s official classification is H/L3. The H/L3 meteorite classification refers to a unique type of meteorite that combines features from both the H and L groups of ordinary chondrites, distinguished by their iron content and chondrule characteristics. Classified as petrologic type 3, these meteorites are in an early stage of metamorphism, characterized by a high presence of chondrules and minimal alteration, blending the distinct attributes of the H and L group meteorites.
The Northwest Africa 4334 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