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Hammadah al Hamra 262 meteorite

Hammadah al Hamra 262 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite, that was found in Libya in 2000. A total of 377 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Hammadah al Hamra 262 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hammadah al Hamra 262
Classification
Eucrite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2000
Mass recovered
377 g
Country
Libya
Coordinates
28.4552° N, 12.8682° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Eucrites.

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