Zaisho
Pallasite, PMG-an (Stony-Iron Meteorite) · Fell 1898 · China
Key Takeaway
Zaisho is a Pallasite, PMG-an (Stony-Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was observed falling in 1898 in China . It has a recorded mass of 330.0 g.
330.0 g
Mass
Pallasite, PMG-an
Classification
Fell
Type
1898
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 30389 |
| Classification | Pallasite, PMG-an (Stony-Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 330.0 g (11.6 oz) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1898 |
| Coordinates | 33.7N, 133.8E |
| Country | China |
Location
Mass Context
"330.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Zaisho?
Zaisho is classified as Pallasite, PMG-an (Stony-Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Zaisho meteorite weigh?
The Zaisho meteorite has a mass of 330.0 g (11.6 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Zaisho meteorite found?
The Zaisho meteorite was observed falling in China in 1898.
Same Classification
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- Huckitta 2.3 tonnes
- Krasnojarsk 700.0 kg
- Glorieta Mountain 148.0 kg
- Springwater 67.6 kg
- Conception Junction 17.0 kg
- Pavlodar (pallasite) 4.5 kg
- Phillips County (pallasite) 1.4 kg
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