Northwest Africa 7034
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Northwest Africa 7034 is a Martian meteorite believed to be the second oldest yet discovered.[4] It is estimated to be two billion years old and contains the most water of any Martian meteorite found on Earth.[5] Although it is from Mars it does not fit into any of the three SNC meteorite categories, and forms a new Martian meteorite group named "Martian (basaltic breccia)".[1] Nicknamed "Black Beauty", it was purchased in Morocco and a slice of it was donated to the University of New Mexico by its American owner.[1] The image (shown on the right) of the original NWA 7034 was photographed in 2012 by Carl Agee, University of New Mexico.
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Northwest Africa 7034 | |
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Type | Achondrite |
Clan | Martian meteorite |
Grouplet | Martian (basaltic breccia)[1] |
Composition | Plagioclase and pyroxene phenocrysts in a fine groundmass.[2] |
Weathering grade | Minimal[1] |
Country | Western Sahara, Morocco |
Coordinates | 24°5.311′N 14°46.671′W[3] (purchased from dealer)[1] |
Observed fall | No |
Found date | 2011 |
TKW | 320 grams (11 oz)[1] |
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