Dar al Gani 876 meteorite
Dar al Gani 876 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in Libya in 1998. A total of 6.2 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 876
- Classification
- Martian (shergottite)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1998
- Mass recovered
- 6.2 g
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.5000° N, 16.5000° 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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- Dar al Gani 220 H5 · 14 km away
- Dar al Gani 211 H6 · 14 km away
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