Iron-Nickel, Fine Octahedrite, Type IVAKiruna, SwedenIn 1906, the first Muonionalusta meteorite was discovered by a child who, while kicking rocks, struck a heavy, rusty object, which was later identified as meteoritic. The present Muonionalusta specimen is a slice which has been polished and etched on both sides and is slightly thicker on one end than the other. The etching has brought out a very fine Widmanstätten pattern for which Muonionalusta is coveted. Weighing approximately 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. Thickness of 7.0mm at one end and 4.0mm at the other.