Dar al Gani 459 meteorite
Dar al Gani 459 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Libya in 1998. A total of 1.08 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 459
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1998
- Mass recovered
- 1.08 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.8143° N, 15.9145° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
Meteorites near Dar al Gani 459
- Dar al Gani 402 L6 · 0 km away
- Dar al Gani 397 L6 · 0 km away
- Dar al Gani 460 L6 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 396 L6 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 455 L6 · 2 km away
- Dar al Gani 458 L6 · 2 km away
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- Lewis Cliff 88723 Antarctica · 1988
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