Dhofar 540 meteorite
Dhofar 540 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as E4, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 104 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 540
- Classification
- E4
- Type
- Chondrite · Enstatite
- Group
- E
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2001
- Mass recovered
- 104 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.5600° N, 54.1050° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about Enstatite chondrites.
Meteorites near Dhofar 540
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- Dhofar 812 L5 · 0 km away
- Dhofar 810 H4 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1002 L6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 809 L4 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 813 L5 · 2 km away
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