Dar al Gani 322 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dar al Gani 322
- Year Discovered: 1997
- Approximate Recovery Location: Sabha Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (27.09917, 16.14033)
- Mass: 1126 grams
- Classification: H4
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dar al Gani 322 Meteorite
The Dar al Gani 322 meteorite was discovered in 1997. It was recovered in Sabha Libya (27.09917, 16.14033). It has a mass of 1126 grams.
Dar al Gani 322 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 322’s official classification is H4. The classification “H4” refers to a type of ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group that is at petrologic type 4. These meteorites are characterized by having a significant number of chondrules and have undergone metamorphism that changed the composition of minerals like olivine and pyroxene while lacking primary igneous chondrule glass. This classification helps scientists study the history and properties of meteorites, shedding light on the early solar system.
The Dar al Gani 322 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