Northwest Africa 6948 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 6948
- Year Discovered: 2011
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 56 grams
- Classification: L5-melt breccia
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 6948 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 6948 meteorite was discovered in 2011. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 56 grams.
Northwest Africa 6948 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 6948’s official classification is L5-melt breccia. The L5-melt breccia classification refers to a specific type of meteorite from the L group, which are ordinary chondrites known for their relatively low metal content and distinct mineral and isotope compositions. This particular meteorite has undergone significant metamorphic changes (classified as type 5), leading to the transformation and homogenization of its primary minerals, and it uniquely features a breccia structure where the fragments are bound together by a matrix of melted material.
The Northwest Africa 6948 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