Hammadah al Hamra 151 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Hammadah al Hamra 151
- Year Discovered: 1995
- Approximate Recovery Location: Gharyan Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (28.651, 13.46833)
- Mass: 1332 grams
- Classification: L5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Hammadah al Hamra 151 Meteorite
The Hammadah al Hamra 151 meteorite was discovered in 1995. It was recovered in Gharyan Libya (28.651, 13.46833). It has a mass of 1332 grams.
Hammadah al Hamra 151 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.
Hammadah al Hamra 151’s official classification is L5. The “L5” classification identifies a meteorite as part of the low-iron L group of ordinary chondrites, characterized by moderate-sized chondrules and distinct oxygen isotope ratios. This type 5 meteorite has undergone significant heat metamorphism, resulting in homogenized minerals and less distinct chondrule outlines.
The Hammadah al Hamra 151 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: 1/12/24