Northwest Africa 4561 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4561
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 200000 grams
- Classification: E
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4561 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4561 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 200000 grams.
Northwest Africa 4561 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 4561’s official classification is E. The “E” classification refers to a type of meteorite known as an enstatite chondrite, which is characterized by its unique mineral compositions, such as having magnesium-to-silicon ratios near the solar value and specific oxygen isotope compositions. This particular meteorite, however, has not been assigned to any specific group or petrologic type within the enstatite chondrites, indicating that its detailed classification is yet to be determined.
The Northwest Africa 4561 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