Dhofar 996 meteorite
Dhofar 996 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5, that was found in Oman in 2003. A total of 2.72 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dhofar 996
- Classification
- LL5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 2.72 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 19.1637° N, 54.6613° 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 996
- Dhofar 620 L6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 924 L6 · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1481 Eucrite-pmict · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1482 Eucrite-pmict · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1484 Eucrite-pmict · 1 km away
- Dhofar 1485 Eucrite-pmict · 1 km away
Other LL meteorites
- Cumulus Hills 04058 · 2003
- Meteorite Hills 01246 Antarctica · 2001
- Queen Alexandra Range 99105 Antarctica · 1999
- Dominion Range 03195 · 2002
- Miller Range 090057 · 2009
- Queen Alexandra Range 99344 Antarctica · 1999