An extraordinary slice of the Muonionalusta Meteorite, showcasing its iconic and intricate Widmanstätten pattern — a natural crystalline structure that forms only after millions of years of cooling deep within the core of an ancient asteroid.
🪐 History & Classification:
Discovered in 1906 near the Muonio River in Norbotten, Sweden, this meteorite impacted Earth approximately 1 million years ago. Classified as a fine octahedrite (IVA) iron meteorite, it is among the oldest known meteorites, estimated to have formed over 4.5 billion years ago, dating back to the very origins of our solar system.
Each specimen of Muonionalusta reveals a mesmerizing metallic geometry that cannot be replicated on Earth — a true piece of cosmic art.
📍 Origin: Norbotten, Sweden
📅 Year of Discovery: 1906
☄️ Fall: ~1 million years ago
📏 Size: 52 × 36 × 3 mm
⚖️ Weight: 102.8 carats
🪧 Display label included
A stunning collector’s piece — elegant, historic, and literally out of this world.