Sayh al Uhaymir 230 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 230 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2002. A total of 711 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 230
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2002
- Mass recovered
- 711 g
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 20.5117° N, 57.3184° 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 230
- Sayh al Uhaymir 471 L4-6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 498 L5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 493 Achondrite-ung · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 543 L5/6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 234 L6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 542 H6 · 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