Hammadah al Hamra 196
LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 1996 · Libya
Key Takeaway
Hammadah al Hamra 196 is a LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 147.0 g.
147.0 g
Mass
LL4-6
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11679 |
| Classification | LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 147.0 g (5.2 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 28.911N, 12.55483E |
| Country | Libya |
Location
Mass Context
"147.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 196?
Hammadah al Hamra 196 is classified as LL4-6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 196 meteorite weigh?
The Hammadah al Hamra 196 meteorite has a mass of 147.0 g (5.2 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 196 meteorite found?
The Hammadah al Hamra 196 meteorite was found in Libya in 1996.
Same Classification
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- Dhofar 375 6.9 kg
- Sahara 97211 4.1 kg
- Hammadah al Hamra 218 2.5 kg
- Vishnupur 2.4 kg
- Northwest Africa 7734 1.9 kg
- Hammadah al Hamra 181 1.1 kg
- Northwest Africa 5078 966.0 g
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