Dar al Gani 964 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dar al Gani 964
- Year Discovered: 2000
- Approximate Recovery Location: Jufra District, Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (27.0345, 16.14283)
- Mass: 158.1 grams
- Classification: H3.9
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dar al Gani 964 Meteorite
The Dar al Gani 964 meteorite was discovered in 2000. It was recovered in Jufra District, Libya (27.0345, 16.14283). It has a mass of 158.1 grams.
Dar al Gani 964 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 964’s official classification is H3.9. The classification “H3.9” refers to a type of ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group. These meteorites are characterized by containing a significant amount of chondrules, which are small, round grains, and type 3 indicates that they have undergone minimal alteration and retain their original mineral compositions from the early solar system. In simpler terms, it’s a preserved piece of ancient space rock with distinct features that scientists use to understand the history of our solar system.
The Dar al Gani 964 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