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Dhofar 535 meteorite

Dhofar 535 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as Chondrite-ung, that was found in Oman in 2000. A total of 204 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Dhofar 535 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Dhofar 535
Classification
Chondrite-ung
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CH
Fall or find
Find
Year
2000
Mass recovered
204 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.3333° N, 54.7950° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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