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Ochansk is an H4 ordinary chondrite that fell in the Perm region of Russia in 1887. The fall produced a large quantity of material, with a reported total mass approaching 500 kilograms, making it a substantial documented H-chondrite shower. Its type 4 classification indicates that its original chondrules remain recognizable even though the rock experienced enough thermal metamorphism on its parent asteroid to modify their minerals and textures.
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When and where did the Ochansk meteorite fall?
Ochansk fell in 1887 in the Perm region of Russia, then part of the Russian Empire. The event produced a widely observed meteorite shower that scattered stones over a broad area.
What classification is Ochansk?
Ochansk is classified as an H4 ordinary chondrite, meaning it contains well-defined chondrules in a high-iron matrix that has undergone moderate thermal metamorphism. H4 chondrites are among the more commonly recovered meteorite types from observed falls.
How much Ochansk material was recovered?
The total known mass of Ochansk is reported to approach 500 kilograms, making it one of the more substantial H-chondrite falls documented from the 19th century. This large mass means specimens are relatively accessible compared to rarer falls.
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