Muonionalusta is an iron meteorite that was recovered from Kiruna Sweden in 1906. It is a fine octahedrite that is famous for it's complex and beautiful Widmanstatten pattern. The strewnfield is located in the Arctic Circle and searching for specimens is extremely difficult in the frozen ground and rugged terrain.
The specimen offered here is a professionally-prepared slice with a sharp and attractive etch. It weighs approx. 46 grams. It measures approx. 45mm x 45mm x 3mm.
Refer to the photos. The black centimeter cube is shown for scale and is not included. You are purchasing the specimen shown. Your purchase will include an ID label.
From the Meteoritical Bulletin entry on Muonionalusta -
MUONIONALUSTA II, Kitkiojöki, Norrbotten; 67°46'N, 23°15'E.
FOUND, August 15, 1946.
IRON, octahedrite of fine structure.
1 specimen, weight about 15 kg.
The meteorite was discovered during the earthwork at a building site about 8 km to the east-southeast of the place where the Muonionalusta I iron meteorite was found in 1906.
