Dhofar 1509 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dhofar 1509
- Year Discovered: 2009
- Approximate Recovery Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (18.62372, 54.28792)
- Mass: 48.7 grams
- Classification: H~4
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dhofar 1509 Meteorite
The Dhofar 1509 meteorite was discovered in 2009. It was recovered in Dhofar Governorate, Oman (18.62372, 54.28792). It has a mass of 48.7 grams.
Dhofar 1509 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 1509’s official classification is H~4. The classification “H~4” represents an ordinary chondrite that may potentially belong to the H group and is characterized as petrologic type 4. Ordinary chondrites, in general, are a major class of meteorites known for their sub-solar Mg/Si ratios, chondrule abundance, and oxygen isotope compositions that differ from terrestrial values.
The Dhofar 1509 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