Muonionalusta Meteorite--Etched Rectangular Slice
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Muonionalusta Meteorite--Etched Rectangular Slice
Iron-Nickel, Fine Octahedrite, Type IVA
Kiruna, Sweden
In 1906, the first Muonionalusta meteorite was discovered by a child who, while kicking rocks, struck a heavy, rusty object, which was later identified as meteoritic. The present Muonionalusta specimen is a slice which has been polished and etched on both sides and is slightly thicker on one end than the other. The etching has brought out a very fine Widmanstätten pattern for which Muonionalusta is coveted. Weighing approximately 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. Thickness of 7.0mm at one end and 4.0mm at the other.
Iron-Nickel, Fine Octahedrite, Type IVA
Kiruna, Sweden
In 1906, the first Muonionalusta meteorite was discovered by a child who, while kicking rocks, struck a heavy, rusty object, which was later identified as meteoritic. The present Muonionalusta specimen is a slice which has been polished and etched on both sides and is slightly thicker on one end than the other. The etching has brought out a very fine Widmanstätten pattern for which Muonionalusta is coveted. Weighing approximately 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. Thickness of 7.0mm at one end and 4.0mm at the other.
Condition
Excellent overall condition. Small 'natural' is present along one edge where the skin of the original meteorite can be seen and is not polished.
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Muonionalusta Meteorite--Etched Rectangular Slice
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