Dar al Gani 497 meteorite
Dar al Gani 497 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 1.6 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 497
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1997
- Mass recovered
- 1.6 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.2033° N, 16.0715° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.
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- Dar al Gani 348 H4 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 347 H6 · 1 km away
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