Hammadah al Hamra 218
LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Libya
Key Takeaway
Hammadah al Hamra 218 is a LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 2.5 kg.
2.5 kg
Mass
LL4-6
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11701 |
| Classification | LL4-6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 28.64483N, 13.323E |
| Country | Libya |
Location
Mass Context
"2.5 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 218?
Hammadah al Hamra 218 is classified as LL4-6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 218 meteorite weigh?
The Hammadah al Hamra 218 meteorite has a mass of 2.5 kg (5.6 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 218 meteorite found?
The Hammadah al Hamra 218 meteorite was found in Libya in 1997.
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- Hammadah al Hamra 181 1.1 kg
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- Acfer 268 764.0 g
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