Northwest Africa 6166 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 6166
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 144 grams
- Classification: Iron, ungrouped
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 6166 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 6166 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 144 grams.
Northwest Africa 6166 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 6166’s official classification is Iron, ungrouped. The classification “Iron, ungrouped” refers to an iron meteorite that doesn’t belong to any of the known chemical groups. These meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel and formed from a molten state but have unique properties that don’t align with established groups.
The Northwest Africa 6166 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