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Jiddat al Harasis 404 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 404 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite, that was found in Oman in 2006. A total of 341 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 404 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 404
Classification
Eucrite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
341 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.6802° N, 56.6101° 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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