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Jiddat al Harasis 481 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 481 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in Oman in 2008. A total of 3.8 g was recovered.

Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite
Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite. No photograph of Jiddat al Harasis 481 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 481
Classification
Mesosiderite
Type
Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
Group
Mesosiderite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2008
Mass recovered
3.8 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.9713° N, 56.4301° 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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