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Hammadah al Hamra 251 meteorite

Hammadah al Hamra 251 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 870 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Hammadah al Hamra 251 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hammadah al Hamra 251
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
870 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
28.9597° N, 12.8712° 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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