Tanezrouft 004 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Tanezrouft 004
- Year Discovered: 1989
- Approximate Recovery Location: Adrar Algeria
- Precise Recovery Location: (25.46667, 0.66667)
- Mass: 1183 grams
- Classification: H4/5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Tanezrouft 004 Meteorite
The Tanezrouft 004 meteorite was discovered in 1989. It was recovered in Adrar Algeria (25.46667, 0.66667). It has a mass of 1183 grams.
Tanezrouft 004 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.
Tanezrouft 004’s official classification is H4/5. The classification “H4/5” refers to an ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group that can be either petrologic type 4 or type 5. These meteorites are part of a major class of chondrites and can exhibit different levels of metamorphism, which affects the characteristics of their mineral composition and structure, providing insights into their formation and history in our solar system.
The Tanezrouft 004 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: 1/16/24