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Hammadah al Hamra 253 meteorite

Hammadah al Hamra 253 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Libya in 1997. A total of 67 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Hammadah al Hamra 253 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hammadah al Hamra 253
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
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Year
1997
Mass recovered
67 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
29.1452° N, 12.0425° 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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