• Tipo: Pallasite, PMG
• Località: Russia
• Peso: 1,35g
• Dimensioni: 14 x 13 x 8 mm
• Anno di caduta: 1981
• Peso totale conosciuto: 250 kg
• Trattamento superficiale: none – Grezzo
• Confezione: scatola di plastica trasparente (5,8 x 3,8 x 1,6 cm)
• È uno dei soli quattro pallasiti al mondo la cui caduta sulla Terra è stata osservata.
• DESCRIZIONE DETTAGLIATA

Omolon – a rare pallasite with an observed fall Omolon is a rare pallasite meteorite whose fall was observed in May 1981 in today’s Magadan region of Russia, near the Omolon River. It is one of only four pallasites in the world whose fall to Earth was directly observed, making it an exceptionally valuable object for scientific study. Composition This meteorite belongs to the main group of pallasites, composed of olivine crystals set in an iron–nickel metal matrix. Brightly colored olivines combined with the characteristic metallic structure make Omolon a highly prized collector’s esemplare. Recovery and mass Its recovery was significant not only because of the documented fall but also due to its unique composition. The total recovered mass is estimated at about 250 kg, with the largest piece weighing around 127 kg.