Muonionalusta Meteorite – Ancient Iron from the Cosmos
Year of Discovery: 1906
Fall: ~1 Million Years Ago
Origin: Norbotten, Sweden
Classification: Iron Meteorite, Fine Octahedrite (IVA)
This Muonionalusta Meteorite is a genuine piece of outer space — a stunning fragment of a celestial body that impacted Earth approximately 1 million years ago in the remote region of Norbotten, Sweden, near the Swedish-Finnish border. First discovered in 1906, it belongs to the rare and highly sought-after IVA fine octahedrite group, known for its exquisite Widmanstätten patterns—unique crystalline structures that can only form in the vacuum of space over millions of years of slow cooling.
Composed primarily of iron and nickel, this meteorite holds not only scientific significance but also deep cosmic beauty, representing the building blocks of our solar system — estimated to be over 4.5 billion years old.
Highlights:
Authentic space-born meteorite with a rich geological history
Displays intricate Widmanstätten pattern when cut and etched
From one of the oldest and most stable known meteorite impacts
A rare and collectible example of an IVA iron octahedrite
Perfect for collectors, science enthusiasts, or display
Holding this Muonionalusta meteorite is like holding a piece of the universe's origin — timeless, awe-inspiring, and truly one-of-a-kind.