Dar al Gani 191 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dar al Gani 191
- Year Discovered: 1996
- Approximate Recovery Location: Sabha Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (27.1615, 15.95083)
- Mass: 1379 grams
- Classification: CO3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dar al Gani 191 Meteorite
The Dar al Gani 191 meteorite was discovered in 1996. It was recovered in Sabha Libya (27.1615, 15.95083). It has a mass of 1379 grams.
Dar al Gani 191 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 191’s official classification is CO3. The “CO3” classification denotes a carbonaceous chondrite from the CO group, particularly of petrologic type 3, characterized by small chondrules and refractory inclusions that make up about half of the rock’s volume. This type of meteorite displays a low degree of water-based alteration and is marked by a significant presence of chondrules and minerals in an unaltered state, with some low-calcium pyroxene grains showing unique twinning.
The Dar al Gani 191 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