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Dar al Gani 485 meteorite

Dar al Gani 485 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 596 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 485 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 485
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
596 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
27.0177° N, 16.3883° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Ureilites.

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