Ramlat as Sahmah 309 meteorite
Ramlat as Sahmah 309 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Brachinite, that was found in Oman in 2009. A total of 1.44 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Ramlat as Sahmah 309
- Classification
- Brachinite
- Type
- Achondrite
- Group
- Brachinite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2009
- Mass recovered
- 1.44 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.7658° N, 55.4359° E
What is an achondrite?
Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Brachinites.
Meteorites near Ramlat as Sahmah 309
- Ramlat as Sahmah 342 H4 · 1 km away
- Ramlat as Sahmah 310 H3-6 · 2 km away
- Ramlat as Sahmah 334 L6 · 2 km away
- Ramlat as Sahmah 311 H4-6 · 2 km away
- Ramlat as Sahmah 341 L6 · 3 km away
- Ramlat as Sahmah 323 L3-6 · 4 km away
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