Meteorite rough material
The type of Meteorite most commonly used in jewelry and inlays is the type of Meteorite known as Octahedrite.
Octahedrite is composed of nickel and iron and a few other trace elements.
When Octahedrite is sanded with a very fine surface and treated with acid, it exhibits a triangular pattern known as Widmanstätten pattern. Click to see a closeup of the pattern.
The use of meteorite in jewelry makes for a great conversation piece. Not many people can say they are wearing something that used to be a shooting star from outer space!
