Muonionalusta meteorite HQ Pendant Swedish MUO - Height: 2.4 cm - Width: 2 cm - 4.4 g

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Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

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Muonionalusta meteoriet, an HQ pendant iron meteorite from Sweden, originating in northern Sweden, weighs 4.4 g and measures 2.4 cm high by 2 cm wide.

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100% authentic Muonionalusta iron meteorite treated with nano anti-rust coating.

The Muonionalusta is an iconic, rare iron meteorite that impacted northern Sweden about 1 million years ago. Discovered in 1906, it is famous for its age of more than 4.5 billion years and the stunning crystal structures (Widmanstätten pattern) that become visible when the iron is polished and etched.

Key Features: Fine octahedrite (IVA) consisting of iron, nickel and cobalt.

Notable: It is one of the few meteorites that contains the mineral stishovite (a rare form of quartz).

The distinctive line pattern (Widmanstätten pattern) is the result of the extremely slow cooling of the core of a former planetoid

As an experienced meteorite collector, I guarantee the authenticity of all meteorites I offer.

Chain not included.

100% authentic Muonionalusta iron meteorite treated with nano anti-rust coating.

The Muonionalusta is an iconic, rare iron meteorite that impacted northern Sweden about 1 million years ago. Discovered in 1906, it is famous for its age of more than 4.5 billion years and the stunning crystal structures (Widmanstätten pattern) that become visible when the iron is polished and etched.

Key Features: Fine octahedrite (IVA) consisting of iron, nickel and cobalt.

Notable: It is one of the few meteorites that contains the mineral stishovite (a rare form of quartz).

The distinctive line pattern (Widmanstätten pattern) is the result of the extremely slow cooling of the core of a former planetoid

As an experienced meteorite collector, I guarantee the authenticity of all meteorites I offer.

Chain not included.

Details

Name of meteorite
Muonionalusta meteorite
Type of meteorite
HQ Pendant Swedish MUO
Weight
4.4 g
Origin (region/city)
Sweden
Country of origin
Sweden
Height
2.4 cm
Width
2 cm
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Objects sold
100%
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