Dar al Gani 851 meteorite
Dar al Gani 851 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Libya in 1999. A total of 1.4 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 851
- Classification
- L5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 1.4 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.2022° N, 15.8930° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
Meteorites near Dar al Gani 851
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- Dar al Gani 1006 CO3 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 852 CO3 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 853 CO3 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 998 CO3 · 4 km away
- Dar al Gani 006 CO3 · 5 km away
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