Northwest Africa 4506 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4506
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 23.2 grams
- Classification: Pallasite, PMG
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4506 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4506 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 23.2 grams.
Northwest Africa 4506 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 4506’s official classification is Pallasite, PMG. The classification “Pallasite, PMG” refers to a type of meteorite known as a pallasite, which is composed of a mixture of metal and silicate materials, often containing olivine grains. When it’s categorized as “PMG,” it means that this particular pallasite belongs to the main chemical group, indicating its chemical composition and characteristics.
The Northwest Africa 4506 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