Sahara 99082 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Sahara 99082
- Year Discovered: 1999
- Approximate Recovery Location: the Sahara Desert
- Precise Recovery Location:
- Mass: 135 grams
- Classification: H4/5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Sahara 99082 Meteorite
The Sahara 99082 meteorite was discovered in 1999. It was recovered in the Sahara Desert . It has a mass of 135 grams.
Sahara 99082 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.
Sahara 99082’s official classification is H4/5. The classification “H4/5” refers to an ordinary chondrite meteorite from the H group that can be either petrologic type 4 or type 5. These meteorites are part of a major class of chondrites and can exhibit different levels of metamorphism, which affects the characteristics of their mineral composition and structure, providing insights into their formation and history in our solar system.
The Sahara 99082 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