Northwest Africa 7034
| Northwest Africa 7034 | |
|---|---|
Northwest Africa 7034, nicknamed "Black Beauty" | |
| Type | Achondrite |
| Clan | Martian meteorite |
| Grouplet | Martian (basaltic breccia) |
| Composition | Plagioclase and pyroxene phenocrysts in a fine groundmass. |
| Weathering grade | Minimal |
| Country | Western Sahara, Morocco |
| Coordinates | 24°5.311′N 14°46.671′W / 24.088517°N 14.777850°W (purchased from dealer) |
| Observed fall | No |
| Found date | 2011 |
| TKW | 320 grams (11 oz) |
Northwest Africa 7034 (NWA 7034, nicknamed Black Beauty) is a Martian meteorite. It contains portions estimated to be 4.43 billion years old and contains the most water of any Martian meteorite found on Earth. 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)". It was purchased in Morocco and a slice of it was donated to the University of New Mexico by its American owner.