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Sayh al Uhaymir 562 (SaU 562) 20°59'30.02"N, 57°11'48.33"E
Al Wusta, Oman
Found: 17 Apr 2008
Classification: HED achondrite (Eucrite, unbrecciated)
Physical characteristics: (L Garvie, ASU) Single stone. Lacks fusion crust. Sawn surface shows medium-grained mosaic of approximately equal proportions of anhedral to bladed, white plagioclase (to 3 mm) and honey-brown, anhedral, granular pyroxene (to 1.5 mm) crystals.

from MB 102



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