Hammadah al Hamra 059

Eucrite-mmict (Achondrite) · Found 1994 · Libya

Key Takeaway

Hammadah al Hamra 059 is a Eucrite-mmict (Achondrite) meteorite that was found in 1994 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 143.0 g.

143.0 g
Mass
Eucrite-mmict
Classification
Found
Type
1994
Year

Details

NASA ID11542
Classification Eucrite-mmict (Achondrite)
Mass143.0 g (5.0 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1994
Coordinates28.9455N, 13.0695E
Country Libya

Location

Mass Context

"143.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 059?

Hammadah al Hamra 059 is classified as Eucrite-mmict (Achondrite).

How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 059 meteorite weigh?

The Hammadah al Hamra 059 meteorite has a mass of 143.0 g (5.0 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 059 meteorite found?

The Hammadah al Hamra 059 meteorite was found in Libya in 1994.

Same Classification

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