Hammadah al Hamra 052
LL5-6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 1994 · Libya
Key Takeaway
Hammadah al Hamra 052 is a LL5-6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1994 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 2.8 kg.
2.8 kg
Mass
LL5-6
Classification
Found
Type
1994
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11535 |
| Classification | LL5-6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 2.8 kg (6.1 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 28.91367N, 13.0865E |
| Country | Libya |
Location
Mass Context
"2.8 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 052?
Hammadah al Hamra 052 is classified as LL5-6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 052 meteorite weigh?
The Hammadah al Hamra 052 meteorite has a mass of 2.8 kg (6.1 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 052 meteorite found?
The Hammadah al Hamra 052 meteorite was found in Libya in 1994.
Same Classification
- Dar al Gani 256 7.1 kg
- Northwest Africa 1717 6.0 kg
- Acfer 091 3.5 kg
- Dar al Gani 061 3.1 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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