Northwest Africa 4423 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4423
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 91.94 grams
- Classification: CK3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4423 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4423 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 91.94 grams.
Northwest Africa 4423 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 4423’s official classification is CK3. The CK3 classification pertains to a specific type of meteorite within the carbonaceous chondrite category, belonging to the CK (Karoonda) group, known for its composition similar to the sun’s and unique oxygen isotope characteristics. This type 3 meteorite is in an early stage of metamorphism, indicated by a high presence of chondrules, minimal alteration from water, and minerals that are still in an early stage of chemical adjustment, maintaining much of their original composition and structure.
The Northwest Africa 4423 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