Muonionalusta meteorite Cube - Height: 2 cm - Width: 2 cm - 63 g - (1)
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Muonionalusta meteorite cube from Norbotten, Sweden, an iron meteorite (fine octahedrite) weighing 63 g and measuring 20 mm on each side.
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Muonionalusta Iron Meteorite Cube – 20 mm
Offered here is a stunning cube crafted from the legendary Muonionalusta meteorite, measuring 20 x 20 x 20 mm and polished and etched on all sides to reveal its remarkable natural structure.
Discovered in northern Scandinavia and classified as a fine octahedrite iron meteorite, Muonionalusta is among the oldest known meteorites on Earth, having formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago during the birth of our Solar System. Its distinctive Widmanstätten pattern, visible after careful etching and polishing, is a natural crystalline structure that can only develop over millions of years of extremely slow cooling inside an asteroid's metallic core.
This perfectly shaped cube showcases the meteorite's intricate geometric patterns from every angle, making it both a fascinating scientific specimen and an elegant display piece.
Specifications:
Meteorite: Muonionalusta
Type: Iron meteorite (Fine Octahedrite)
Shape: Cube
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 mm
Finish: Polished and etched
Origin: Norrbotten, Sweden
Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years
A unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of cosmic history, transformed into a beautiful geometric form that highlights the extraordinary natural beauty of extraterrestrial metal.
Muonionalusta Iron Meteorite Cube – 20 mm
Offered here is a stunning cube crafted from the legendary Muonionalusta meteorite, measuring 20 x 20 x 20 mm and polished and etched on all sides to reveal its remarkable natural structure.
Discovered in northern Scandinavia and classified as a fine octahedrite iron meteorite, Muonionalusta is among the oldest known meteorites on Earth, having formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago during the birth of our Solar System. Its distinctive Widmanstätten pattern, visible after careful etching and polishing, is a natural crystalline structure that can only develop over millions of years of extremely slow cooling inside an asteroid's metallic core.
This perfectly shaped cube showcases the meteorite's intricate geometric patterns from every angle, making it both a fascinating scientific specimen and an elegant display piece.
Specifications:
Meteorite: Muonionalusta
Type: Iron meteorite (Fine Octahedrite)
Shape: Cube
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 mm
Finish: Polished and etched
Origin: Norrbotten, Sweden
Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years
A unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of cosmic history, transformed into a beautiful geometric form that highlights the extraordinary natural beauty of extraterrestrial metal.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Muonionalusta meteorite
Type of meteorite
Cube
Weight
63 g
Origin (region/city)
Norbotten
Country of origin
Sweden
Height
2 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
2 cm
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