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Hammadah al Hamra 172 meteorite

Hammadah al Hamra 172 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Libya in 1996. A total of 843 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Hammadah al Hamra 172 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hammadah al Hamra 172
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
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Year
1996
Mass recovered
843 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
28.6222° N, 13.3205° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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