Northwest Africa 6485 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 6485
- Year Discovered: 2010
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 41.3 grams
- Classification: LL-melt rock
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 6485 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 6485 meteorite was discovered in 2010. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 41.3 grams.
Northwest Africa 6485 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 6485’s official classification is LL-melt rock. The “LL-melt rock” classification is used for a type of meteorite from the LL group of ordinary chondrites, which are characterized by their low iron and metal content and relatively large chondrules. This particular meteorite is unique in that it has undergone a process known as secondary melting, meaning it has been significantly heated and partially melted again after its initial formation, altering its original structure and composition.
The Northwest Africa 6485 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