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Jiddat al Harasis 335 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 335 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Oman in 2006. A total of 50 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Jiddat al Harasis 335 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 335
Classification
Diogenite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Diogenite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
50 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.6237° N, 55.7283° 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 Diogenites.

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