Northwest Africa 7043 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 7043
- Year Discovered: 2011
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 166 grams
- Classification: CV3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 7043 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 7043 meteorite was discovered in 2011. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 166 grams.
Northwest Africa 7043 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 7043’s official classification is CV3. The “CV3” classification denotes a carbonaceous chondrite from the CV group, specifically a petrologic type 3 meteorite, known for its large chondrules, many with igneous rims, and significant refractory inclusions. These meteorites, characterized by a substantial matrix and divided into oxidized and reduced subgroups, feature a rich abundance of chondrules and a mineral composition that indicates low water alteration and a lack of equilibrium in its mineral assemblages.
The Northwest Africa 7043 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