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Bodaibo meteorite

Bodaibo is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IVA, that was found in Russia in 1907. A total of 15.9 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an iron meteorite
Illustration of an iron meteorite. No photograph of Bodaibo has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Bodaibo
Classification
Iron, IVA
Type
Iron
Group
IVA
Fall or find
Find
Year
1907
Mass recovered
15.9 kg
Country
Russia
Coordinates
57.8500° N, 114.2000° E

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IVA irons.

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