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Jiddat al Harasis 540 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 540 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Oman in 2008. A total of 259 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Jiddat al Harasis 540 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 540
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
2008
Mass recovered
259 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.5358° N, 55.1625° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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