Northwest Africa 4587 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4587
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 530 grams
- Classification: Achondrite-ung
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4587 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4587 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 530 grams.
Northwest Africa 4587 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 4587’s official classification is Achondrite-ung. The “Achondrite-ung” classification refers to a unique type of stony meteorite without chondrules, which doesn’t belong to any of the established meteorite groups. This ungrouped achondrite likely comes from a parent body that has undergone differentiation, making it distinct in its characteristics and composition.
The Northwest Africa 4587 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