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Hammadah al Hamra 009 meteorite

Hammadah al Hamra 009 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Libya in 1990. A total of 121 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Hammadah al Hamra 009 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hammadah al Hamra 009
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1990
Mass recovered
121 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
28.6500° N, 12.7000° 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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