Meteorite Orotukan 10,1g – Russia
Type: Iron meteorite / ungrouped
Locality: Magadan, Russia
Weight: 10,1g
Dimensions: 31 x 22 x 2 mm
Year found: 2022
Total known weight: 555 kg
Surface treatment: cut, polished slice
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Orotukan Meteorite – A 555 kg Iron Meteorite from Russia
The Orotukan meteorite is an iron meteorite weighing 555 kilograms, discovered in 2022 in the Magadan region of eastern Russia. It was found at the foot of the left slope of a river valley, near the confluence with the Strelka stream, a left tributary of the Orotukan River.
Classification
The Orotukan meteorite is classified as an ungrouped iron meteorite. This means that its chemical composition and internal structure differ significantly from other known iron meteorites that have already been scientifically categorised. Due to its recent discovery, detailed information about the Orotukan meteorite is still limited.