Northwest Africa 6203 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 6203
- Year Discovered: 2008
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (30.51667, -4.3)
- Mass: 35400 grams
- Classification: Iron, IAB-MG
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 6203 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 6203 meteorite was discovered in 2008. It was recovered in Morocco (30.51667, -4.3). It has a mass of 35400 grams.
Northwest Africa 6203 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 6203’s official classification is Iron, IAB-MG. The classification “Iron, IAB-MG” refers to an iron meteorite that belongs to the main group (MG) within the IAB complex. Iron meteorites are primarily composed of iron and nickel metals that solidified from a molten state, and the IAB complex encompasses various groups of these meteorites, with the main group being one of them.
The Northwest Africa 6203 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