# The coesite reported from the Richat was a misidentification

> The coesite reported in 1964 as evidence of impact was re-examined in 1969 and found to be misidentified.

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# The coesite reported from the Richat was a misidentification

The coesite reported in 1964 as evidence of impact was re-examined in 1969 and found to be misidentified.

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## What it bears on 1 answer

[The Richat is a meteorite impact crater](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/eye-of-the-sahara/answers/ANS0DCKRQK46MGA/the-richat-is-a-meteorite-impact-crater)

Still possible

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## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The coesite reported from the Richat was a misidentification [Evidence EVD0DCKS1CVQ4NT]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0DCKS1CVQ4NT
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[Session 1](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/eye-of-the-sahara/sessions/SES0DCKZYK2CKXF/session-1-the-eye-of-the-sahara-and-the-atlantis-claim) · 28 Oct 2026

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