Sayh al Uhaymir 221 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 221 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in Oman in 2002. A total of 1.95 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 221
- Classification
- L5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2002
- Mass recovered
- 1.95 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.4893° N, 57.4006° 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 221
- Sayh al Uhaymir 222 L6 · 1 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 228 H6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 223 L5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 496 H4 · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 231 L4 · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 233 H4 · 4 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