Muonionalusta Meteorite Cube. Iron, IVA. Northern Sweden - (67° 48'N, 23° 6'E). Found: 1906. ...

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Muonionalusta Meteorite Cube
Iron, IVA
Northern Sweden - (67° 48'N, 23° 6'E)
Found: 1906

This adorable little cube made of Muonionalusta Meteorite is truly captivating. Well over 1 inch (2.5 cm) on each edge, all six of the metallic surfaces feature a pronounced Widmanstätten pattern, diagnostic of the iron variety. The tiny geometric work of lapidary exhibits typical minor internal fracturing on some of the square faces and minimal expected imperfections along the sharp, linear edges of this metallic form. This 'block of space rock' weighs slightly over 200 grams making it extremely solid for its diminutive size.
Overall Measurements: 1.19 x 1.17 x 1.14 inches (3.01 x 2.97 x 2.90 cm), weighs 209 grams

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]

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