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Dar al Gani 653 meteorite

Dar al Gani 653 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Libya in 1999. A total of 2.13 kg was recovered.

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Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 653 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 653
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1999
Mass recovered
2.13 kg
Country
Libya
Coordinates
27.0167° N, 16.3667° 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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