XL Museum Aletai Meteorite (China, 1898) Widmanstätten pattern. - Height: 38 cm - Width: 26.5 cm - 3150 g
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Selected by Francesco Moser
Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.
Estimate € 3,900 - € 4,800
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XL Museum Aletai meteorite, a Widmanstatten-pattern meteorite slice from Aletai, China (1898), weighing 3150 g and measuring 38 cm high, 26.5 cm wide and 5 mm thick.
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In this lot, we present a full giant-sized slice of the Aletai meteorite (China, 1898), ideal for a large collection or museum. The Widmanstätten lines are very well defined and highly beautiful.
A common concern among collectors is the tendency of metallic meteorites to oxidize. For this reason, this meteorite has been stabilized through the electrolysis process, which prevents rust formation and allows you to enjoy your meteorite peacefully :)
Metallic meteorites like this originate from the core of large asteroids, composed of iron and nickel, just like Earth, and they were disintegrating as they received numerous impacts from other bodies throughout the formation process of the solar system until they became what we see today.
A fantastic opportunity to acquire this museum-quality slice, one of the largest available on the market. Cut with diamond wire, we have achieved a large surface area relative to its weight. We strive to offer you the best meteorite slices on the market.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
In this lot, we present a full giant-sized slice of the Aletai meteorite (China, 1898), ideal for a large collection or museum. The Widmanstätten lines are very well defined and highly beautiful.
A common concern among collectors is the tendency of metallic meteorites to oxidize. For this reason, this meteorite has been stabilized through the electrolysis process, which prevents rust formation and allows you to enjoy your meteorite peacefully :)
Metallic meteorites like this originate from the core of large asteroids, composed of iron and nickel, just like Earth, and they were disintegrating as they received numerous impacts from other bodies throughout the formation process of the solar system until they became what we see today.
A fantastic opportunity to acquire this museum-quality slice, one of the largest available on the market. Cut with diamond wire, we have achieved a large surface area relative to its weight. We strive to offer you the best meteorite slices on the market.
We are members of the leading international associations related to meteorites, so we guarantee the authenticity of all our meteorites and jewelry made from this material for life. Buy with confidence.
IMCA members with number #7412 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
Members of GMA with number #G0095 (Global Meteorite Association)
Members of The Meteoritical Society with membership number #6667
Greetings and our best wishes.
Crater Meteorites
Details
Name of meteorite
XL Museum Aletai Meteorite (China, 1898)
Type of meteorite
Widmanstätten pattern.
Weight
3150 g
Country of Origin
China
Height
38 cm
Width
26.5 cm
Depth
5 mm
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