Dar al Gani 521 meteorite
Dar al Gani 521 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 1.57 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 521
- Classification
- CV3
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CV
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1997
- Mass recovered
- 1.57 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.3110° N, 16.2340° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.
Meteorites near Dar al Gani 521
- Dar al Gani 519 H4 · 0 km away
- Dar al Gani 520 H5-6 · 0 km away
- Dar al Gani 431 CK3-an · 0 km away
- Dar al Gani 051 H5 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 1039 L6 · 2 km away
- Dar al Gani 052 LL4-6 · 2 km away
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