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Dhofar 025 is a lunar meteorite found in Oman in 2000 and classified as a basaltic regolith breccia. It consists of fragmented lunar materials consolidated near the Moon's surface and includes components associated with both mare basalt and highland crust. The specimen is one of the meteorites recovered from Oman's Dhofar region, an important source of documented desert finds.
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Where was the Dhofar 025 meteorite found?
This meteorite was found in the Dhofar region of Oman in the year 2000. It was classified as a lunar meteorite after careful laboratory analysis.
What type of meteorite is Dhofar 025?
Dhofar 025 is classified as a basaltic regolith breccia. This means it consists of fragmented lunar materials that were consolidated near the Moon's surface by impact events.
Where did the Dhofar 025 meteorite originate?
It originated from the Moon, having been knocked into space by a massive asteroid impact. Its composition includes components associated with both the lunar mare basalts and the highland crust.
Are there a lot of lunar meteorites like Dhofar 025?
While lunar meteorites are incredibly rare compared to ordinary chondrites, the deserts of Oman have yielded a disproportionately high number of them. Dhofar 025 is one of many significant lunar samples found in the region.
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