Dhofar 474 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dhofar 474
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (19.16778, 54.76806)
- Mass: 747 grams
- Classification: H3
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dhofar 474 Meteorite
The Dhofar 474 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Dhofar Governorate, Oman (19.16778, 54.76806). It has a mass of 747 grams.
Dhofar 474 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 474’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 474 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