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Sayh al Uhaymir 427 meteorite

Sayh al Uhaymir 427 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 59 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Sayh al Uhaymir 427 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Sayh al Uhaymir 427
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
59 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
21.0848° N, 57.2760° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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