Hammadah al Hamra 272 meteorite
Hammadah al Hamra 272 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Libya in 2000. A total of 268 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Hammadah al Hamra 272
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 268 g
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 28.4545° N, 12.8670° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.
Meteorites near Hammadah al Hamra 272
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- Hammadah al Hamra 278 LL6 · 0 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 268 LL6 · 0 km away
- Hammadah al Hamra 277 LL6 · 0 km away
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