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Sahara 98573 meteorite

Sahara 98573 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.8, that was found in 1998. A total of 175 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Sahara 98573 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Sahara 98573
Classification
L3.8
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1998
Mass recovered
175 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 L chondrites.

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