Sayh al Uhaymir 002 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 002 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5/6, that was found in Oman in 1999. A total of 2.57 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 002
- Classification
- L5/6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 2.57 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.9718° N, 56.8780° 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.
Meteorites near Sayh al Uhaymir 002
- Sayh al Uhaymir 047 H6 · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 510 L6 · 5 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 420 LL6 · 6 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 409 H5 · 6 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 408 L5 · 7 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 410 L4 · 7 km away
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- Lucerne Valley 120 United States · 2010
- Allan Hills 85112 Antarctica · 1985
- Lewis Cliff 88244 Antarctica · 1988
- Acfer 190 Algeria · 1990
- Lewis Cliff 85457 Antarctica · 1985