Dhofar 1629 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dhofar 1629
- Year Discovered: 2007
- Approximate Recovery Location: 31, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (18.46, 54.058)
- Mass: 2.51 grams
- Classification: Lunar (bas/anor)
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dhofar 1629 Meteorite
The Dhofar 1629 meteorite was discovered in 2007. It was recovered in 31, Oman (18.46, 54.058). It has a mass of 2.51 grams.
Dhofar 1629 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 1629’s official classification is Lunar (bas/anor). The “Lunar (bas/anor)” classification refers to a specific type of lunar meteorite, which is essentially a piece of the Moon that was ejected after an impact and later fell to Earth. This particular meteorite is characterized by a mix of basaltic and anorthositic materials, representing different types of lunar rock that have blended together, likely from the lunar surface or crust.
The Dhofar 1629 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