Ramlat as Sahmah 253 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Ramlat as Sahmah 253
- Year Discovered: 2005
- Approximate Recovery Location: Ash Sharqiyah Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (20.04812, 56.48325)
- Mass: 522 grams
- Classification: H4
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Ramlat as Sahmah 253 Meteorite
The Ramlat as Sahmah 253 meteorite was discovered in 2005. It was recovered in Ash Sharqiyah Oman (20.04812, 56.48325). It has a mass of 522 grams.
Ramlat as Sahmah 253 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.
Ramlat as Sahmah 253’s official classification is H4. The classification “H4” refers to a type of ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group that is at petrologic type 4. These meteorites are characterized by having a significant number of chondrules and have undergone metamorphism that changed the composition of minerals like olivine and pyroxene while lacking primary igneous chondrule glass. This classification helps scientists study the history and properties of meteorites, shedding light on the early solar system.
The Ramlat as Sahmah 253 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: 1/16/24