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Muonionalusta meteorite slab (23 grams)
- Muonionalusta meteorite, Pajala, Norrbotten, Sweden
- Miniature, 4.8 x 3.6 x 0.3 cm
- Start Time: 10/22/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/29/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A 23 gram slab from the well-known Muonionalusta meteorite, discovered in 1906 in far northern Sweden. It has been dated as over 900,000 years old and is an iron meteorite (iron-nickel alloy) classified as a fine octahedrite. This meteorite is well-known for striking and classic Widmanstatten patterns. The patterns are mesmerizing and robust on both sides!
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