This Soledade iron meteorite slice showcases striking and well-defined iron-nickel etching, revealing the classic crystalline structure characteristic of octahedrites. Weighing in with a hefty presence and unique visual texture, this specimen offers scientific intrigue and aesthetic appeal.

The Soledade meteorite was discovered in 1986 as a 68 kg or 150 lb. mass in Brazil – where it was reportedly being heated and hammered in a garage near the city of Soledade before it was identified as an authentic extraterrestrial iron meteorite.