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Coordinates: 33°42′N 113°48′E / 33.700°N 113.800°E / 33.700; 113.800
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Revision as of 19:06, 12 January 2013

Zaisho meteorite
TypeStony-iron
ClassPallasite
GroupPallasite main group, anomalous[1]
CountryJapan[1]
RegionShikoku
Coordinates33°42′N 113°48′E / 33.700°N 113.800°E / 33.700; 113.800[1]
Observed fallYes
Fall date1898-02[2]
TKW330 grams (12 oz)[1]

Zaisho is a meteorite whose fall in Japan in February 1898 was seen by observers on the ground.[1][2] As of 1984 it was one of only four known pallasite falls.[3]

Mineralogy

Classification

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Zaisho". Meteoritical Bulletin Database. Meteoritical Society. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b http://www.impactika.com/Calendar2003/February.htm
  3. ^ BUSECK, PETER R. (1984). "Zaisho a pallasite containing pyroxene and phosphoran olivine" (PDF). MINERALOGICAL MAGAZINE. 48: 229–35. Retrieved 8 January 2013. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)