The impact crater is cited in the Earth Impact Database maintained by the Planetary and Space Science Centre at the University of New Brunswick

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With a hardness of 6

This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure

Its dimensions are 62x52x25mm

Gao-Guenie Meteorite | 2.55 gr | H5 Chondrite | Observed Fall | Burkina Faso | 100% Fresh Crust | SO24 Kasolite The impact crater is citedThis is a great looking fresh individual Gao Guenie H5 classified meteorite. It weighs 2. 55 grams and measures 14x11x8 mm. Picked up right after the fall, It is 100% fresh fusion crusted which is the most desirable specimen state. This H5 classified meteorite was observed falling at about 17: 00 March 5, 1960 near the village of Gao in Africa. There is no total known weight recorded for this meteorite. Would be a beautiful addition to any new or