Dar al Gani 996 meteorite
Dar al Gani 996 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (anorth), that was found in 1999. A total of 12 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 996
- Classification
- Lunar (anorth)
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 12 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
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 Feldspathic lunar meteorites.
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