Shahdad meteorite
Shahdad is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Iran in 2005. A total of 1.07 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Shahdad
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2005
- Mass recovered
- 1.07 kg
- Country
- Iran
- Coordinates
- 30.5538° N, 57.7842° 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.
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- Dhofar 574 Oman · 2001