Dhofar 1492 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dhofar 1492
- Year Discovered: 2008
- Approximate Recovery Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (18.77583, 54.45433)
- Mass: 510 grams
- Classification: H3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dhofar 1492 Meteorite
The Dhofar 1492 meteorite was discovered in 2008. It was recovered in Dhofar Governorate, Oman (18.77583, 54.45433). It has a mass of 510 grams.
Dhofar 1492 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 1492’s official classification is H3. The classification “H3” refers to an ordinary chondrite from the H group that is petrologic type 3. Ordinary chondrites in the H group are known for their high siderophile element content, relatively small chondrules, and distinctive oxygen isotope compositions, while petrologic type 3 chondrites are characterized by abundant chondrules, minimal aqueous alteration, and unequilibrated mineral assemblages, with some low-Ca pyroxene grains exhibiting specific characteristics like monoclinic structure and polysynthetic twinning.
The Dhofar 1492 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