Dhofar 036
L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Oman
Key Takeaway
Dhofar 036 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Oman . It has a recorded mass of 1.6 kg.
1.6 kg
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 6735 |
| Classification | L6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 19.1275N, 54.8145E |
| Country | Oman |
Location
Mass Context
"1.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Dhofar 036?
Dhofar 036 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Dhofar 036 meteorite weigh?
The Dhofar 036 meteorite has a mass of 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Dhofar 036 meteorite found?
The Dhofar 036 meteorite was found in Oman in 1999.
Same Classification
- Long Island 564.0 kg
- Jiddat al Harasis 073 550.0 kg
- Allan Hills A76009 407.0 kg
- Bruderheim 303.0 kg
- Putinga 300.0 kg
- Potter 261.0 kg
- Suizhou 260.0 kg
- New Concord 230.0 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Dhofar 392 H5/6
- Dhofar 624 H5
- Dhofar 390 L5/6
- Dhofar 031 L6
- Dhofar 1720 L6
- Dhofar 377 H6
- Dhofar 660 L5-6
- Dhofar 131 H5/6
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.