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Meteorite: Jiddat al Harasis (JaH) 073
Classification: L6 S4 W2/3
Process: Cross Polarized Light

Found in 2001 in the country of Oman.  Over 550 Kg was recovered. 

These micrographs of JaH 073, viewed in cross polarized light (Xpol), show that this meteorite is absolutely beautiful any way you look at it.

 

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