Krasnojarsk (meteorite)

Krasnojarsk
Hand-colored drawing
TypeStony–iron
Structural classificationMedium octahedrite
ClassPallasite
GroupPallasite Main Group
CountryRussia
RegionKrasnoyarsk Krai
Coordinates54°54′N 91°48′E / 54.900°N 91.800°E / 54.900; 91.800
Observed fallNo
Found date1749
TKW700 kg

Krasnojarsk was the first pallasite meteorite ever found.

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