Dar al Gani 013 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dar al Gani 013
- Year Discovered: 1995
- Approximate Recovery Location: District of Al-Jufra Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (27.1295, 16.3435)
- Mass: 205 grams
- Classification: R3.5-6
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dar al Gani 013 Meteorite
The Dar al Gani 013 meteorite was discovered in 1995. It was recovered in District of Al-Jufra Libya (27.1295, 16.3435). It has a mass of 205 grams.
Dar al Gani 013 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Dar al Gani 013’s official classification is R3.5-6. The R3.5-6 classification is given to a specific type of R chondrite meteorite, which is a complex mix, or breccia, composed of various fragments that range from petrologic types 3 to 6. These R chondrites, which don’t fit neatly into the major chondrite classes, showcase a blend of features from slightly metamorphosed chondrites (with abundant chondrules and less altered minerals) to more extensively metamorphosed types (with homogenized mineral compositions and less distinct chondrules).
The Dar al Gani 013 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/10/24