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Dar al Gani 430 meteorite

Dar al Gani 430 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as C3-ung, that was found in Libya in 1998. A total of 572 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 430 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 430
Classification
C3-ung
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
C
Fall or find
Find
Year
1998
Mass recovered
572 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
27.2793° N, 16.4117° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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