Zaisho Explained

Zaisho meteorite
Type:	Stony-iron
Class:	Pallasite
Country:	Japan^[1]
Region:	Shikoku
Lat Long:	33.7°N 181°W
Observed Fall:	Yes
Fall Date:	1898^[2]

Zaisho is a meteorite whose fall in Japan in February 1898 was seen by observers on the ground.^[2] it remains one of only four known pallasite falls, along with Marjalahti, Mineo and Omolon.^[3]

See also

• Glossary of meteoritics

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zaisho. Meteoritical Bulletin Database. Meteoritical Society. 8 January 2013.
2. Web site: METEORITE FALLS CALENDAR - FEBRUARY. impactika.com. 18 October 2014.
3. Buseck. Peter R.. Jim Clark . Zaisho a pallasite containing pyroxene and phosphoran olivine. Mineralogical Magazine. June 1984. 48. 347. 229–35. 8 January 2013. 1984MinM...48..229B. 10.1180/minmag.1984.048.347.06. 10.1.1.608.9261.