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Hamadat Murzùq 001 meteorite

Hamadat Murzùq 001 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Libya in 1999. A total of 895 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Hamadat Murzùq 001 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hamadat Murzùq 001
Classification
H6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1999
Mass recovered
895 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
26.2500° N, 13.0167° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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