Dhofar 225 meteorite
Dhofar 225 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM-an, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 90 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 225
- Classification
- CM-an
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CM
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2001
- Mass recovered
- 90 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.3600° N, 54.1883° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.
Meteorites near Dhofar 225
- Dhofar 501 H4 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 343 H5 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 011 LL7 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 008 L3.3 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 189 H3.8 · 2 km away
- Dhofar 708 H3 · 2 km away
Other CM meteorites
- Northwest Africa 7568 · 2012
- Yamato 86696 Antarctica · 1986
- Allan Hills A81004 Antarctica · 1981
- LaPaz Icefield 031268 · 2003
- Meteorite Hills 01079 Antarctica · 2001
- Reckling Peak 92400 Antarctica · 1992