Dhofar 008 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dhofar 008
- Year Discovered: 1999
- Approximate Recovery Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (18.34167, 54.18833)
- Mass: 2200 grams
- Classification: L3.3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dhofar 008 Meteorite
The Dhofar 008 meteorite was discovered in 1999. It was recovered in Dhofar Governorate, Oman (18.34167, 54.18833). It has a mass of 2200 grams.
Dhofar 008 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.
Dhofar 008’s official classification is L3.3. The classification “L3.3” refers to an ordinary chondrite from the L group that is of petrologic type 3. Ordinary chondrites are a major class of meteorites known for their abundance of chondrules (small mineral grains) and relatively low levels of aqueous alteration. The L group within this class is characterized by moderate-sized chondrules and specific oxygen isotope compositions, and petrologic type 3 indicates minimal aqueous alteration and distinct mineral features like monoclinic low-Ca pyroxene grains with twinning.
The Dhofar 008 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