Northwest Africa 4542 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4542
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: grams
- Classification: CO3.6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4542 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4542 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of grams.
Northwest Africa 4542 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 4542’s official classification is CO3.6. The “CO3.6” classification categorizes a carbonaceous chondrite from the CO group as a type 3 meteorite, indicating it is near the upper limit of its metamorphism scale within this class. These meteorites feature small chondrules and a modest amount of refractory inclusions, alongside a mineral composition with abundant chondrules and unequilibrated mineral assemblages, including low-calcium pyroxene grains showing unique twinning patterns.
The Northwest Africa 4542 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