Northwest Africa 7371 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 7371
- Year Discovered: 2012
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 15.5 grams
- Classification: L~5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 7371 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 7371 meteorite was discovered in 2012. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 15.5 grams.
Northwest Africa 7371 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 7371’s official classification is L~5. The L~5 classification refers to a type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, which are characterized by their lower iron content and moderate-sized chondrules. This particular meteorite is approximately classified as petrologic type 5, indicating it has undergone a significant level of metamorphism, resulting in more uniform mineral compositions and the development of secondary minerals, though with some uncertainty in its precise classification.
The Northwest Africa 7371 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