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Susuman meteorite

Susuman is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IIIAB, that was found in Russia in 1957. A total of 18.9 kg was recovered.

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

Where it was found

Key facts

Name: Susuman
Classification: Iron, IIIAB
Type: Iron
Group: IIIAB
Fall or find: Find
Year: 1957
Mass recovered: 18.9 kg
Country: Russia
Coordinates: 62.7214° N, 148.1303° E

What is an iron?

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

Meteorites near Susuman

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Other IIIAB meteorites

Rateldraai South Africa · 1909
Wimberley United States · 1976
Chulafinnee United States · 1873
Juncal Chile · 1866
Meteorite Hills 00859 Antarctica · 2000
Schwetz Poland · 1850

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