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Sahara 97030 meteorite

Sahara 97030 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5/6, that was found in 1997. A total of 538 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Sahara 97030 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Sahara 97030
Classification
LL5/6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1997
Mass recovered
538 g
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.

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