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Umm as Samim 019 meteorite

Umm as Samim 019 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Oman in 2010. A total of 3.16 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Umm as Samim 019 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Umm as Samim 019
Classification
L6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
3.16 g
Country
Oman
Coordinates
21.2295° N, 55.5209° 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.

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