Dar al Gani 256 meteorite
Dar al Gani 256 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5-6, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 7.14 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 256
- Classification
- LL5-6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1997
- Mass recovered
- 7.14 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.0612° N, 16.1782° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.
Meteorites near Dar al Gani 256
- Dar al Gani 257 LL5-6 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 022 LL3-6 · 2 km away
- Dar al Gani 021 L6 · 2 km away
- Dar al Gani 020 L4/5 · 2 km away
- Dar al Gani 718 H6 · 3 km away
- Dar al Gani 586 H5 · 3 km away
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