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Kainsaz
Location: Muslyumov
Tatar Republic
USSR
Carbonaceous chondrite CO3, type III
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Kainsaz
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Price: $.000
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From my Personal Collection
Kainsaz
History
Name: Kainsaz
Location: Muslyumov
Tatar Republic
USSR
Type: Carbonaceous chondrite CO3, type III
On September 13, 1937, this meteorite was seen to fall. Fifteen pieces
were seen to fall near Kainsaz, the largest being 102.5 kilograms. The
total weight recovered was over 200 kilograms. Presolar diamonds,
graphite and silicon carbide has been discovered inside.