Muonionalusta Meteorite Octahedral Cube. Muonionalusta - Iron fine octahedrite - (IVA). Northern Sweden - (67° 48'N, 2...

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Muonionalusta Meteorite Octahedral Cube
Muonionalusta - Iron fine octahedrite - (IVA)
Northern Sweden - (67° 48'N, 23° 6'E)

This truly phenomenal, geometric representation of material from the Muonionalusta Meteorite from Sweden is something to behold with an intriguing shape that defines the specimen. Featuring a muted yet still shiny surface, it exhibits full coverage of the Widmanstätten pattern, the result of the two Nickel-Iron alloys of Iron Meteorites: Kamacite and Taenite. This most unusual presentation is clearly spectacular in form but also presents the qualities of Muonionalusta with elegance and charm. This singular example weighs a hefty 564 grams and shows only minor inconsistencies over its many faces.
Overall Measurements: 2.40 x 1.96 x 1.95 inches (6.09 x 4.99 x 4.96 cm), weighs 564 gm (19.89 oz.)

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

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