Northwest Africa 5130 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 5130
- Year Discovered: 2007
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 23 grams
- Classification: CH3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 5130 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 5130 meteorite was discovered in 2007. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 23 grams.
Northwest Africa 5130 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 5130’s official classification is CH3. The “CH3” classification indicates a carbonaceous chondrite from the CH group, which is a high-metal class characterized by extremely small chondrules and refractory inclusions, as well as a significant metal content. This type 3 meteorite is marked by a wealth of chondrules, minimal alteration by water, and a mineral composition that has not reached equilibrium, reflecting a possible later formation in the solar system’s history.
The Northwest Africa 5130 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