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Ramlat as Sahmah 420 meteorite

Ramlat as Sahmah 420 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Oman in 2010. A total of 70 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Ramlat as Sahmah 420 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Ramlat as Sahmah 420
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
70 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
20.4170° N, 56.2749° 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 Ureilites.

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