NAME: Dhofar 12222
TYPE: Acap, acapulcoite (shock S2, weathering grade W2/W3)
COUNTRY: Oman, the Dhofar region
CO-ORDINATES: 18°12'250 N 54°03'400 E
DATE OF FIND: 2003
T. K.W: 93g

A single stone, weighing 93 g, was found by Labenne. Classification and mineralogy (M. Bourot-Denise, MNHNP):

has an equigranular texture with a mean grain size of about 200 μm. A few well-rounded chondrule relics are present. Olivine, Fa6.8; pyroxene, Fs8.1; wide patches of merrillite, large euhedral chromites; Fe-Ni metal contains schreibersite inclusions, troilite contains about 0.35 wt% Cr. Shock stage S2, weathering grade W2/3. Specimens: type specimen, 19 g, MNHNP; main mass with finders.