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Dhofar 1641 meteorite

Dhofar 1641 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3, that was found in Oman in 2009. A total of 390 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Dhofar 1641 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 1641
Classification
CO3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
Fall or find
Find
Year
2009
Mass recovered
390 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
18.4720° N, 54.1284° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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