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Jiddat al Harasis 596 meteorite

Jiddat al Harasis 596 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3, that was found in Oman in 2009. A total of 336 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Jiddat al Harasis 596 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Jiddat al Harasis 596
Classification
L3
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2009
Mass recovered
336 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
19.6615° N, 56.4393° 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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