Hammadah al Hamra 153 meteorite
Hammadah al Hamra 153 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H3.8-4, that was found in Libya in 1995. A total of 50 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Hammadah al Hamra 153
- Classification
- H3.8-4
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1995
- Mass recovered
- 50 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 28.6003° N, 13.5775° 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.
Meteorites near Hammadah al Hamra 153
- Hammadah al Hamra 160 H3-5 · 2 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 166 L6 · 10 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 114 H6 · 11 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 094 L5 · 12 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 165 L5 · 12 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 151 L5 · 12 km away
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