Dhofar 1303 Location 19° 18.15’ N 54° 33.3’ E
Dhofar province, Oman
Find 11 December 2002
Ureilite
History: This meteorite was discovered by an anonymous finder on a limestone plateau in the Dhofar region of Oman.
Physical characteristics: 7 dark brown stones of more than 400 grams in total weight. Fusion crust is abcent.
Classification: The meteorite is a ureilite (S3, W4). C. Lorenz of Vernad, classifier.
Specimens: sample and one thin section are on deposit at Vernadsky Institute.
An anonymous collector holds the main mass. |