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Swedish Muonionalusta Iron Meteorite Slice With Troilite Inclusion 776 Grams

$ 472.56

Availability: 75 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: New
  • Item Type: Meteorites & Tektites
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

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    About This Auction
    Up for auction is an iron-nickel Muonionalusta meteorite slice.  It features a large troilite inclusion and black silicate inclusions on the perimeter.  It weighs 776 grams and measures 6.5 inches across.  The thickness varies from 1/4 inch to 3/8 of an inch.  Muonionalusta was first found near Norrbotten Sweden in 1906 close to the Finnish border. As far as can be determined, it impacted the Earth around a million years ago.  It's structural classification is fine octahedrite, chemical group: Type IVA iron.  It has a beautiful, fine crystal Widmanstatten pattern.
    Details
    Domestic Priority shipping is . You are bidding on the actual item shown in the pictures. All meteorites and meteoritic materials are guaranteed authentic and come with an ID card.  If you have any questions, please message me and thank you for taking the time to look!