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Dhofar 027 meteorite

Dhofar 027 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 1999. A total of 623 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Dhofar 027 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 027
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1999
Mass recovered
623 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.2633° N, 54.7207° 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.

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