Seymchan Meteorite

Seymchan is a pallasite meteorite found in the dry bed of the river Hekandue, a left tributary of river Jasačnaja in the Magadan district, Russia, near the settlement of Seymchan, in June 1967. The Seymchan meteorite is classified as a Pallasite but some specimens are all iron and are called Seymchan Siderite. The original two pieces discovered are protected in museums. However, several years ago exploration of the find area has resulted in a signification number of additional masses being found. While many masses have olivine crystals characteristic of it's Pallasite classification, other pieces are nearly solid metal. Seymchan Siderite meteorites are very attractive when etched.