Hammadah al Hamra 270
L3-5 (L Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Libya
Key Takeaway
Hammadah al Hamra 270 is a L3-5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 100.0 g.
100.0 g
Mass
L3-5
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11753 |
| Classification | L3-5 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 100.0 g (3.5 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Coordinates | 28.686N, 12.90267E |
| Country | Libya |
Location
Mass Context
"100.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 270?
Hammadah al Hamra 270 is classified as L3-5 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 270 meteorite weigh?
The Hammadah al Hamra 270 meteorite has a mass of 100.0 g (3.5 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 270 meteorite found?
The Hammadah al Hamra 270 meteorite was found in Libya in 2000.
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- Cook 011 471.0 g
- Acfer 133 362.0 g
- Acfer 102 346.0 g
- Northwest Africa 2547 287.0 g
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