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Shişr 007 meteorite

Shişr 007 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Oman in 2001. A total of 9.02 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Shişr 007 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Shişr 007
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
9.02 kg
Country
Oman
Coordinates
18.2925° N, 53.5675° E

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Ureilites.

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