Hammadah al Hamra 215

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Libya

Key Takeaway

Hammadah al Hamra 215 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 88.0 g.

88.0 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year

Details

NASA ID11698
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass88.0 g (3.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1997
Coordinates28.51333N, 13.005E
Country Libya

Location

Mass Context

"88.0 g — about the weight of a few coins"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 215?

Hammadah al Hamra 215 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 215 meteorite weigh?

The Hammadah al Hamra 215 meteorite has a mass of 88.0 g (3.1 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 215 meteorite found?

The Hammadah al Hamra 215 meteorite was found in Libya in 1997.

Same Classification

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