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Ramlat as Sahmah 276 meteorite

Ramlat as Sahmah 276 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2008. A total of 12.8 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Ramlat as Sahmah 276 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Ramlat as Sahmah 276
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2008
Mass recovered
12.8 kg
Country
Oman
Coordinates
20.5225° N, 56.1177° 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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