Dhofar 1658 meteorite
Dhofar 1658 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Oman in 2011. A total of 3.15 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 1658
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2011
- Mass recovered
- 3.15 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.3597° N, 54.4070° 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 1658
- Dhofar 1659 L6 · 0 km away
- Dhofar 1657 H6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 264 L6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 263 LL6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 146 L6 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 1656 L6 · 3 km away
Other LL meteorites
- Dar al Gani 185 Libya · 1996
- Miller Range 03382 · 2003
- Queen Alexandra Range 99147 Antarctica · 1999
- Dominion Range 03269 · 2002
- Miller Range 090149 · 2009
- Queen Alexandra Range 99382 Antarctica · 1999