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Dar al Gani 735 meteorite

Dar al Gani 735 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 588 g was recovered.

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Illustration of a Martian meteorite. No photograph of Dar al Gani 735 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dar al Gani 735
Classification
Martian (shergottite)
Type
Achondrite · Martian
Group
Martian
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
588 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
27.1667° N, 16.1667° 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 Shergottites.

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