Omolon (meteorite)

Omolon
TypeStony-iron
ClassPallasite
Compositionmetal matrix: 89% Fe, 10.6% Ni;
olivine Fa12.2
CountryRussia
RegionMagadan
Coordinates64°1′12″N 161°48′30″E / 64.02000°N 161.80833°E / 64.02000; 161.80833
Observed fallYes
Fall dateMay 16, 1981, 5:10
TKW250 kg

Omolon is a meteorite fallen in 1981 in the Omolon River basin, Magadan (Russia). It is a pallasite.

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