Northwest Africa 4418 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4418
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 103.8 grams
- Classification: Mesosiderite
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4418 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4418 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 103.8 grams.
Northwest Africa 4418 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 4418’s official classification is Mesosiderite. A “Mesosiderite” is a type of meteorite that consists of a mixture of silicate and metallic components, with the silicates mainly being fragments of igneous rocks. When it is classified as a Mesosiderite, it means that it has not been further categorized into a specific petrologic class or metamorphic grade.
The Northwest Africa 4418 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