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Ramlat al Wahibah 042 meteorite

Ramlat al Wahibah 042 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2006. A total of 548 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Ramlat al Wahibah 042 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Ramlat al Wahibah 042
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2006
Mass recovered
548 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
22.1302° N, 58.4407° 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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