Dar al Gani 475 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dar al Gani 475
- Year Discovered: 1998
- Approximate Recovery Location: District of Al-Jufra Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (27.61067, 16.21867)
- Mass: 269 grams
- Classification: H3.4
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dar al Gani 475 Meteorite
The Dar al Gani 475 meteorite was discovered in 1998. It was recovered in District of Al-Jufra Libya (27.61067, 16.21867). It has a mass of 269 grams.
Dar al Gani 475 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 475’s official classification is H3.4. The classification “H3.4” refers to a specific type of meteorite called an ordinary chondrite from the H group. This meteorite is categorized as petrologic type 3, meaning it has abundant chondrules, low levels of water-related changes, and minerals like low-Ca pyroxene that show unique characteristics. It falls within the broader category of ordinary chondrites, which are stony meteorites with distinct features like sub-solar elemental ratios, specific oxygen isotopes, and a significant amount of chondrules.
The Dar al Gani 475 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