Isheyevo Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Isheyevo
- Year Discovered: 2003
- Approximate Recovery Location: J88M+M8 Petrovskoe, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia
- Precise Recovery Location: (53.61667, 56.33333)
- Mass: 16000 grams
- Classification: CH/CBb
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Isheyevo Meteorite
The Isheyevo meteorite was discovered in 2003. It was recovered in J88M+M8 Petrovskoe, Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia (53.61667, 56.33333). It has a mass of 16000 grams.
Isheyevo is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Isheyevo’s official classification is CH/CBb. The CH/CBb meteorite classification encompasses a specific group of carbonaceous chondrites that include the CH (high metal) and CBb (bencubbinite) types. These meteorites are unique in their composition, featuring a significant amount of metal along with their carbon-rich, silicate material, distinguishing them from other carbonaceous chondrites due to their distinct mineralogical and chemical properties.
The Isheyevo meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/12/24