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Sayh al Uhaymir 001

Sayh al Uhaymir 001
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Type: Stone. Chondrite. Oridinary (L4/5)
Location: Sayh Al Uhaymir, Oman


In 2000, thousands of stones were found on the surface of the desert, later given the identification of Sayh Al Uhaymir 001. The total mass of this low iron meteorite recovered to this date is greater than 400 kilograms. When cut, Sayh Al Uhaymir 001, or SaU 001, shows a dark internal matrix.

Thirty-nine meteorites were found by individuals during 1999-2000 doing field work in the Oman desert searching for meteorites. Notable finds were two lunar meteorites, three Martian basalts, and four large meteorite showers were found, including SaU 001.

Sayh al Uhaymir 001