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Dhofar 378 is a meteorite recovered in the Dhofar region of Oman, an area known for numerous meteorite finds in its desert terrain. It is classified as a lunar feldspathic breccia, meaning that it consists of broken and re-cemented rock fragments derived from the Moon and is rich in feldspar. The specimen is studied as a piece of lunar geological material found on Earth.
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What kind of meteorite is Dhofar 378?
Dhofar 378 is classified as a lunar feldspathic breccia. It is made from broken and re-cemented rock fragments from the Moon and is rich in feldspar minerals.
Where was Dhofar 378 found?
The meteorite was recovered in the Dhofar region of Oman. That desert area is well known for meteorite searches because dry ground and sparse vegetation help preserve and expose stones.
How can a rock from the Moon reach Earth?
A major impact on the Moon can eject lunar rocks into space. Some fragments eventually cross Earth's orbit and fall to the surface as lunar meteorites.
What makes a lunar feldspathic breccia different from an ordinary meteorite?
Its mineral and rock fragments come from the lunar crust rather than from an asteroid or Earth's surface. The breccia texture records impacts that shattered and later fused pieces of Moon rock.
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