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Jiddat al Harasis 493 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 493 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2007. A total of 439 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Jiddat al Harasis 493 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 493
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2007
Mass recovered
439 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.7845° N, 56.4167° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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