Meteorite Jewelry
Muonionalusta, Sweden. 52,24g slice.
Muonionalusta, Sweden. 52,24g slice.
Muonionalusta meteorite is an iron meteorite discovered in northern Sweden in 1906. It is known as one of the oldest meteorite ever found on Earth. Showcasing a beautiful Widmanstätten pattern, it is unique to fine octahedrite meteorites like Muonionalusta.
Full meteorite name: Muonionalusta meteorite
Place of discovery: Norrbotten, Sweden
Year of discovery: 1906
Type: Iron
Classification: Fine octahedrite
Composition: Iron and nickel
Weight of specimen: 52,24 grams