Hammadah al Hamra 316

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 2001 · Algeria

Key Takeaway

Hammadah al Hamra 316 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 176.0 g.

176.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID11799
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass176.0 g (6.2 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates29.33967N, 11.62433E
Country Algeria

Location

Mass Context

"176.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 316?

Hammadah al Hamra 316 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 316 meteorite weigh?

The Hammadah al Hamra 316 meteorite has a mass of 176.0 g (6.2 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 316 meteorite found?

The Hammadah al Hamra 316 meteorite was found in Algeria in 2001.

Same Classification

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