Nochtuisk Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Nochtuisk
- Year Discovered: 1876
- Approximate Recovery Location: XHMM+88 Nokhtuisk, Sakha Republic, Russia
- Precise Recovery Location: (59.98333, 117.58333)
- Mass: 8 grams
- Classification: Iron
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Nochtuisk Meteorite
The Nochtuisk meteorite was discovered in 1876. It was recovered in XHMM+88 Nokhtuisk, Sakha Republic, Russia (59.98333, 117.58333). It has a mass of 8 grams.
Nochtuisk 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.
Nochtuisk’s official classification is Iron. The classification “Iron” refers to a type of meteorite primarily composed of iron and nickel metals, but it hasn’t been fully categorized into specific subtypes or classes within the iron meteorite group. These meteorites are mainly formed from molten metal that has solidified.
The Nochtuisk 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: 1/15/24