Lot 725
Meteorite Muonionalusta 6 Inch Etched Slice. Muonionalusta is an iron-nickel meteorite that was found in Norrbotten, Sweden in 1906 and since then additional meteorites have been found in one of the largest strewnfields on earth at 30 x 10 kilometers. Muonionalusta is classified as a fine octahedrite and has one of the most beautiful Widmanstatten patterns when it is etched. This large 6¼ x 2 ¾ inch 160 gram section has been etched on both sides and displays one of the most beautiful fine Widmanstatten pattern found on any iron-nickel meteorite. It is very similar to the pattern found on the Gibeon meteorite which is probably from the same parent asteroid body. Estimate Value $225 - UP
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