NMM 2746 Nordkisa is a barred olivine (BO) micrometeorite with striking aerodynamic features. At approximately 550µm, this specimen is notably large for any collection—a giant micrometeorite. It is complete all around and oriented; the front is at the top in the photo. The texture of the striped olivine (forsterite) crystals is stunning—real beauty. The stone was discovered just after the deadline for the Atlas of Micrometeorites; otherwise, it would have been included there.

 

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.