Shalim 009 meteorite
Shalim 009 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2009. A total of 9.47 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Shalim 009
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2009
- Mass recovered
- 9.47 kg
- Country
- Oman
- Coordinates
- 18.8725° N, 55.4759° 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 Shalim 009
- Shalim 008 H5 · 3 km away
- Shalim 010 L6 · 4 km away
- Shalim 019 H4 · 10 km away
- Shalim 020 H4-6 · 10 km away
- Shalim 018 H4 · 12 km away
- Shalim 011 H4 · 13 km away
Other L meteorites
- Allan Hills 85065 Antarctica · 1985
- Lewis Cliff 88194 Antarctica · 1988
- Acfer 134 Algeria · 1990
- Lewis Cliff 85425 Antarctica · 1985
- Yamato 982400 · 1998
- Larkman Nunatak 04374 · 2004