Northwest Africa 5072 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 5072
- Year Discovered: 2007
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 234 grams
- Classification: LL(L)3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 5072 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 5072 meteorite was discovered in 2007. It was recovered in Morocco . It has a mass of 234 grams.
Northwest Africa 5072 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 5072’s official classification is LL(L)3. The LL(L)3 classification indicates a type of meteorite that is most likely from the LL group of ordinary chondrites, known for their low iron and metal content and larger chondrules, but it could also be from the L group, which has similar but slightly different characteristics. This meteorite is categorized as petrologic type 3, signifying an early stage of metamorphism, characterized by abundant chondrules, minimal alteration due to water, and minerals that are in an early stage of chemical adjustment, blending the distinct attributes of the LL and L group meteorites.
The Northwest Africa 5072 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