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Dar al Gani 1053 meteorite

Dar al Gani 1053 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Libya in 2006. A total of 98 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 1053 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 1053
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
98 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
27.2417° N, 16.2327° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.

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