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Jiddat al Harasis 233 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 233 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in Oman in 2005. A total of 736 g was recovered.

Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite
Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite. No photograph of Jiddat al Harasis 233 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 233
Classification
Mesosiderite
Type
Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
Group
Mesosiderite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2005
Mass recovered
736 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.9999° N, 56.4150° E

What is a stony-iron?

A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.

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