Sayh al Uhaymir 556 meteorite
Sayh al Uhaymir 556 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Oman in 2011. A total of 2.08 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Sayh al Uhaymir 556
- Classification
- H6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2011
- Mass recovered
- 2.08 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 21.0404° N, 57.0436° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.
Meteorites near Sayh al Uhaymir 556
- Sayh al Uhaymir 045 L6 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 295 L5 · 3 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 411 L5-6 · 4 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 029 H5 · 5 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 124 H5 · 6 km away
- Sayh al Uhaymir 423 H6 · 6 km away
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