These various fragments from the Mounionalusta meteorite were discovered in 1906 in the Tundra near the Muonio River in Northern Sweden. They are a rare example of an Iron-Nickel meteorite with the striking 'Widmanstätten' pattern. This distinctive pattern formed when the meteorite cooled slowly over millions of years, revealing a unique crystalline structure that's highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike. The Mounionalusta meteorite is one of the oldest known, with a fascinating history that traces back to the early solar system.
These various fragments from the Mounionalusta meteorite were discovered in 1906 in the Tundra near the Muonio River in Northern Sweden. They are a rare example of an Iron-Nickel meteorite with the striking 'Widmanstätten' pattern. This distinctive pattern formed when the meteorite cooled slowly over millions of years, revealing a unique crystalline structure that's highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts alike. The Mounionalusta meteorite is one of the oldest known, with a fascinating history that traces back to the early solar system.
