Dar al Gani 256
LL5-6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Libya
Key Takeaway
Dar al Gani 256 is a LL5-6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 7.1 kg.
7.1 kg
Mass
LL5-6
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 5804 |
| Classification | LL5-6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 27.06117N, 16.17817E |
| Country | Libya |
Location
Mass Context
"7.1 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Dar al Gani 256?
Dar al Gani 256 is classified as LL5-6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Dar al Gani 256 meteorite weigh?
The Dar al Gani 256 meteorite has a mass of 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Dar al Gani 256 meteorite found?
The Dar al Gani 256 meteorite was found in Libya in 1997.
Same Classification
- Northwest Africa 1717 6.0 kg
- Acfer 091 3.5 kg
- Dar al Gani 061 3.1 kg
- Hammadah al Hamra 052 2.8 kg
- Northwest Africa 7733 1.8 kg
- Northwest Africa 7610 1.1 kg
- Northwest Africa 2207 1.1 kg
- Hammadah al Hamra 150 932.0 g
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