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Sayh al Uhaymir 503 meteorite

Sayh al Uhaymir 503 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Oman in 2010. A total of 815 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Sayh al Uhaymir 503 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Sayh al Uhaymir 503
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
815 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
20.6167° N, 57.0333° 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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