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Dar al Gani 496 meteorite

Dar al Gani 496 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 78 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 496 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 496
Classification
LL6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
78 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
26.9602° N, 16.3403° 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.

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