Sayh al Uhaymir 448 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Sayh al Uhaymir 448
- Year Discovered: 2007
- Approximate Recovery Location: GMWF+28 Hailat al Ghabara, Oman
- Precise Recovery Location: (20.545, 56.67333)
- Mass: 2.5 grams
- Classification: LL~5
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Sayh al Uhaymir 448 Meteorite
The Sayh al Uhaymir 448 meteorite was discovered in 2007. It was recovered in GMWF+28 Hailat al Ghabara, Oman (20.545, 56.67333). It has a mass of 2.5 grams.
Sayh al Uhaymir 448 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 448’s official classification is LL~5. The LL~5 classification describes a type of ordinary chondrite from the LL group, roughly equivalent to petrologic type 5. These meteorites are notable for their low iron and metal content, relatively large chondrules, and specific oxygen isotope compositions. They have undergone a level of metamorphism that leads to more uniform mineral composition and the development of secondary minerals, resulting in less distinct chondrules and more crystalline textures.
The Sayh al Uhaymir 448 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