NMM 2170 Nordkisa is a barred olivine (BO) micrometeorite, the type-example used in the Atlas of Micrometeorites, full page 104. It is an aerodynamic stone with a golden nickel-iron bead at the front. The characteristic stripy texture of olivine (forsterite) plate crystals is complete all around, with typical magnetite “Christmas tree” crystals scattered throughout. The stone exhibits beautiful symmetry along its 0.3 mm length axis. A classic specimen.

 

PROVENANCE: The catalogue number refers to

the NMM archive, the index of Jon Larsen’s

Project Stardust collection, which is the  reference

collection for urban micrometeorites. The stone

was found,  curated, and selected by Larsen.

It is in pristine condition, fresh from  Space.

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VERIFICATION: The MM has been confirmed

extraterrestrial by visual identification and/or

SEM/EDS analysis by Jon Larsen. The stone is

mounted on a durable aluminium/glass/cardboard

microslide and is delivered together with a signed

Certificate of Authenticity and photographic files.

This micrometeorite is a unique museum-quality

specimen and a jewel in any collection.