Northwest Africa 5427 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 5427
- Year Discovered: 2006
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 285 grams
- Classification: L3.8
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 5427 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 5427 meteorite was discovered in 2006. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 285 grams.
Northwest Africa 5427 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 5427’s official classification is L3.8. An ordinary chondrite classified as “L3.8” is part of the L group and is characterized as petrologic type 3. These meteorites are known for their abundant chondrules, limited aqueous alteration, and mineral compositions that include monoclinic low-Ca pyroxene grains with polysynthetic twinning.
The Northwest Africa 5427 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