Dhofar 481 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dhofar 481
- Year Discovered: 2001
- Approximate Recovery Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (19.16585, 54.75222)
- Mass: 120 grams
- Classification: H5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dhofar 481 Meteorite
The Dhofar 481 meteorite was discovered in 2001. It was recovered in Dhofar Governorate, Oman (19.16585, 54.75222). It has a mass of 120 grams.
Dhofar 481 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 481’s official classification is H5. The “H5” classification indicates a high-iron ordinary chondrite from the H group, characterized by its relatively small chondrules and siderophile elements, with oxygen isotope ratios nearing Earth’s values. This type 5 meteorite has undergone significant metamorphism, leading to a uniform composition of minerals like olivine and pyroxene, growth of secondary minerals, and less distinct chondrule features.
The Dhofar 481 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