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Ramlat as Sahmah 397 meteorite

Ramlat as Sahmah 397 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2010. A total of 1.12 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Ramlat as Sahmah 397 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Ramlat as Sahmah 397
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
1.12 kg
Country
Oman
Coordinates
20.1465° N, 55.7091° 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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