Jiddat al Harasis 219 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Jiddat al Harasis 219
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Al Wusta Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (19.70438, 56.64243)
- Mass: 376.89 grams
- Classification: L4-5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Jiddat al Harasis 219 Meteorite
The Jiddat al Harasis 219 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Al Wusta Oman (19.70438, 56.64243). It has a mass of 376.89 grams.
Jiddat al Harasis 219 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.
Jiddat al Harasis 219’s official classification is L4-5. The classification “L4-5” refers to an ordinary chondrite from the L group that is a breccia made up of components from both petrologic type 4 and type 5. These meteorites contain abundant chondrules and have undergone varying degrees of metamorphism, with type 4 components having certain mineral changes, while type 5 components have undergone more extensive alterations, including the conversion of certain minerals and the blurring of chondrule outlines.
The Jiddat al Harasis 219 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