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Dar al Gani 291 meteorite

Dar al Gani 291 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 55 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 291 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 291
Classification
CO3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
55 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
27.0873° N, 16.0580° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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