Muonionalusta Meteorite Pyramidal Sculpture

Muonionalusta Meteorite Pyramidal Sculpture
Iron-nickel, medium octahedrite
Magadan District, Russia
Designed as an equilateral pyramid with three acid-etched faces revealing the classic Widmanstätten pattern of crystallization for which this meteorite is known. The fourth side features a beveled-edge which is bright polished on all borders and centers on the original crust of the meteorite which as also been acid-etched but is not polished flat. A beautiful desktop or cabinet specimen. Weighing approximately 449.8 grams and measuring 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8in