Northwest Africa 5717 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 5717
- Year Discovered: 2008
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 7310 grams
- Classification: Chondrite-ung
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 5717 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 5717 meteorite was discovered in 2008. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 7310 grams.
Northwest Africa 5717 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 5717’s official classification is Chondrite-ung. The “Chondrite-ung” classification is applied to chondrites that do not align with any established meteorite groups, including major classes like carbonaceous or ordinary chondrites. This category includes meteorites that are distinct in their composition and characteristics, making them unable to be categorized within the typical classifications based on magnesium/silicon ratios and oxygen isotope compositions.
The Northwest Africa 5717 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