{"product_id":"muonionalusta-meteorite-slices","title":"Muonionalusta Meteorite Slice | Etched IVA Iron Meteorite | Exact Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"279\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChoose an individually photographed \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php\" title=\"Muonionalusta\"\u003eMuonionalusta Meteorite\u003c\/a\u003e Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally cut, polished and etched to reveal its distinctive Widmanstätten pattern.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eMuonionalusta is officially classified as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eIron, IVA meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e and was first documented in Sweden in 1906. Each prepared slice displays a unique arrangement of interlocking iron-nickel crystals, revealed through careful polishing and etching. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ntrs.nasa.gov\/citations\/20040062065\" title=\"Nucleation of the Widmanstatten Pattern in Iron Meteorites\"\u003eWidmanstätten\u003c\/a\u003e pattern developed as iron-nickel metal cooled extremely slowly within its parent asteroid. Its geometric bands are formed by the intergrowth of the iron-nickel minerals kamacite and taenite under conditions found within asteroid interiors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eEvery slice has been individually catalogued and photographed, allowing you to select the exact specimen you will receive. Differences in outline, pattern, inclusions and surface characteristics make every piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"11arf9z\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eWhy This Specimen Is Special\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eThe appeal of these specimens lies in their clearly visible Widmanstätten patterns. Professional preparation reveals the internal crystalline structure of the meteorite, transforming each slice into an individual record of slow cooling within an ancient asteroid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"14ho4g5\" data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eChoosing Your Specimen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1517\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1421\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1431\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1459\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSlice 417\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1470\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e120.39g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1483\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSlice 418\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1494\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e135.29g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1507\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSlice 419\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1517\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e74.63g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eSelect your preferred numbered slice from the variant menu. You will receive the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eexact specimen shown in the corresponding photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"i3mout\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eEach Muonionalusta slice has been:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fne8d0\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eProfessionally cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cyorvb\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eCarefully polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxsjuo\" data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eEtched to reveal the Widmanstätten pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iqsk45\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eIndividually photographed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xsdgb6\" data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eAssigned a GeoFossils specimen number\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eEtching exposes the contrasting kamacite and taenite structures within the iron-nickel metal. The pattern and inclusions differ naturally across each slice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1d70626\" data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eWhy Choose This Specimen?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2792\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2073\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2084\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2133\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGenuine\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.cfm?sea=Muonionalusta\u0026amp;ants=\u0026amp;nwas=\u0026amp;falls=\u0026amp;valids=\u0026amp;stype=contains\u0026amp;lrec=100\u0026amp;map=ge\u0026amp;browse=\u0026amp;country=All\u0026amp;srt=name\u0026amp;categ=All\u0026amp;mblist=All\u0026amp;rect=\u0026amp;phot=no\u0026amp;strewn=no\u0026amp;snew=0\u0026amp;pnt=Normal+table\u0026amp;sfor=names\u0026amp;code=16873\" title=\"Muonionalusta\"\u003e Muonionalusta Meteorite\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2221\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAuthentic extraterrestrial material from an officially recognised Swedish meteorite.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2254\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVisible Widmanstätten Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2320\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eReveals the meteorite’s natural iron-nickel crystal structure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2347\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProfessionally Prepared\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2419\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCut, polished and etched for clear display of its internal features.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2446\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eExact Specimen Supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2511\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eThe numbered slice selected is the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2597\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2538\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIndividually Catalogued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2597\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEach slice carries a unique GeoFossils specimen number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2617\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNaturally Unique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2696\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEvery specimen differs in shape, pattern, inclusions and surface character.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2713\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDisplay Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2792\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSuitable for meteorite collections, education and natural-history displays.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1sm6lu1\" data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003eScientific Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"3213\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2831\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2846\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2877\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2894\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2911\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpecimen Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2939\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePrepared Meteorite Slice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2970\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2957\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2970\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIron, IVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2989\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStructural Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3009\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFine Octahedrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3031\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePrincipal Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3052\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIron-Nickel Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3067\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3095\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCut, Polished and Etched\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3096\" data-end=\"3108\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFind Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3116\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3136\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eYear First Found\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3144\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e1906\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3155\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3165\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSweden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3178\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3213\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProfessionally Prepared Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3412\"\u003eThe Meteoritical Bulletin Database records Muonionalusta as an official meteorite name, classifies it as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003eIron, IVA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and records its discovery year as 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"9s7eb6\" data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3422\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOrigin\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3460\"\u003eNorrbotten County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003eNorthern Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1cz9o7s\" data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kgb3vw\" data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3548\"\u003eHandle with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n4lnri\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003eKeep the specimen away from moisture and humid conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m53dk\" data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eAvoid touching the etched surface unnecessarily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12xrp65\" data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3720\"\u003eDo not clean with water, chemicals or abrasive materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sufz72\" data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3793\"\u003eStore with a suitable desiccant in a dry display case or specimen box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l1vhle\" data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3840\"\u003eInspect periodically for signs of oxidation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1vv921k\" data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003eEvery Muonionalusta slice is unique. Natural differences in shape, crystalline pattern, inclusions, oxidation and surface texture are expected and form part of the specimen’s individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003eYou will receive the \u003cstrong data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4160\"\u003eexact numbered slice selected from the variant menu and shown in the photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"41","offer_id":57341250830709,"sku":null,"price":965.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"418","offer_id":57341250863477,"sku":null,"price":1085.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"419","offer_id":57341250896245,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossils_Muonionalusta_Meteorite_Slices_Group.png?v=1783343626","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/muonionalusta-meteorite-slices","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}