Find · Chondrite

Dhofar 1533 meteorite

Dhofar 1533 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5, that was found in Oman in 2006. A total of 341 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Dhofar 1533 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 1533
Classification
LL5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
341 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
18.3512° N, 54.5320° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.

Meteorites near Dhofar 1533

Other LL meteorites

All 5,896 LL meteorites →