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4.56 Billion Years Old Meteorite!! Muonionalusta Meteorite Pendant from Sweden - 1.3"

This is pendant is a slice of Muonionalusta meteorite, acid-etched to bring out the details of its crystal structure, and sealed with a protective epoxy to prevent rusting and wear. It has a 3mm wide hole.
The meteorite exhibits an exceptional iron-nickel crystal structure called a Widmanstätten pattern, which only becomes apparent after the meteorite is sliced and acid-etched. The crystal pattern makes each slice from this meteorite unique and uniquely beautiful - a four billion year old gem of the early solar system!"
It was discovered in 1906, and fell about 1 million years ago. This Meteorite is aged about 4.56 Billion years old, and is considered the older Meteorite ever found on Earth.
Location: Norbotten, Sweden
Size: 3.3 x 0.6 x 0.3 centimetres with bail
Weight: 3.2 Grams

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