Sayh al Uhaymir 288 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Sayh al Uhaymir 288
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Al Wusta Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (20.5274, 57.13517)
- Mass: 201.1 grams
- Classification: L~5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Sayh al Uhaymir 288 Meteorite
The Sayh al Uhaymir 288 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Al Wusta Oman (20.5274, 57.13517). It has a mass of 201.1 grams.
Sayh al Uhaymir 288 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.
Sayh al Uhaymir 288’s official classification is L~5. The L~5 classification refers to a type of meteorite from the L group of ordinary chondrites, which are characterized by their lower iron content and moderate-sized chondrules. This particular meteorite is approximately classified as petrologic type 5, indicating it has undergone a significant level of metamorphism, resulting in more uniform mineral compositions and the development of secondary minerals, though with some uncertainty in its precise classification.
The Sayh al Uhaymir 288 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