Sayh al Uhaymir 294 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Sayh al Uhaymir 294
- Year Discovered: 2004
- Approximate Recovery Location: Al Wusta Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (21.04395, 56.965)
- Mass: 168.5 grams
- Classification: H4/5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Sayh al Uhaymir 294 Meteorite
The Sayh al Uhaymir 294 meteorite was discovered in 2004. It was recovered in Al Wusta Oman (21.04395, 56.965). It has a mass of 168.5 grams.
Sayh al Uhaymir 294 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 294’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 Sayh al Uhaymir 294 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