Northwest Africa 7627 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Northwest Africa 7627
- Year Discovered: 2011
- Approximate Recovery Location: Morocco
- Precise Recovery Location: (0.0, 0.0)
- Mass: 31 grams
- Classification: H-melt breccia
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Northwest Africa 7627 Meteorite
The Northwest Africa 7627 meteorite was discovered in 2011. It was recovered in Morocco (0.0, 0.0). It has a mass of 31 grams.
Northwest Africa 7627 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 7627’s official classification is H-melt breccia. The H-melt breccia classification refers to a type of meteorite that originates from the high-iron H group of ordinary chondrites and is characterized by a structure where fragments (breccia) are embedded in a matrix formed from melted material. This group of meteorites is known for its composition that includes small chondrules, a higher iron content, and oxygen isotope ratios that align more closely with those found on Earth, compared to other ordinary chondrites.
The Northwest Africa 7627 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