MASLYANINO (149.78 gram)

Classification: Iron, IAB complex
Time/Place: 1992 in Novosibirsk Region, Russia
Mass: 26kg

A mass of 26 kg was found by agronomist V. G. Okel’ in a wheat field near Maslyanino village. Classification, information, type sample (1.4 kg): Marina A. Ivanova, Committee on Meteorites, Russian Academy of Sciences, Ul. M. Ulyanovoi 3, korp. 1, Moscow 117313, Russia. Analysis: 12.43% Ni; 70 ppm Ge; 1.0 ppm Ir; 29 ppm Ga; L. D. Barsukova and G. M. Kolesov, Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, RAS, Moscow. The main mass is at the Geological Museum of the Geological and Geophysical Institute of the Siberian Branch RAS, Universitesky Avenue 3, Novosibirsk 630090, Russia.

IRONS IMPORTAND NOTICE:
Each iron slice/endpiece is covered (protected) by a thin layer of Paraloid B44. DO NOT ADD OIL to the specimen surface. You can put it in a dry place or add silica gel to the storage box, but it is not necessary. Samples were bathed in sodium hydroxide solution to neutralize acids, and paraloid cut off oxygen and moisture.