MARE METEORITICS
Dhofar 700 History
Name: Dhofar 700
Location: Dhofar region of Oman
Type: Achondrite Diogenite
Dhofar 007 was found in Oman on November 15, 2002 by a russian meteorite hunting team. A total
of 12 stones were found, with a total weight of 2779 grams. It was classified as a Diogenite.
This is a strange meteorite with no fusion crust on any of the pieces and large green crystals.
This meteorite was published in the Meteoritical Society Bulletin No. 87
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