Northwest Africa 4642 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 4642
- Year Discovered: 2007
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 483.2 grams
- Classification: Enst achon
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 4642 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 4642 meteorite was discovered in 2007. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 483.2 grams.
Northwest Africa 4642 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 4642’s official classification is Enst achon. The Enst achon classification is used for a type of stony meteorite that primarily consists of the mineral enstatite and does not contain chondrules, which are small, round particles commonly found in other meteorites. This type of meteorite is believed to have originated from a body in space that underwent processes like melting and differentiation, but it has not been assigned to any specific group of similar meteorites yet.
The Northwest Africa 4642 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