Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 12.7 cm - Width: 7.8 cm - 329.9 g

Extraordinary specimen of Aletai meteorite - Exceptional conditions
This magnificent specimen of meteorite comes from the Aletai region (Xinjiang, China), one of the most important sites for finding iron meteorites in the world.
Specifications
Weight: 329.9 grams
Dimensions: 12.7 x 7.8 x 0.5 cm
Type: Ferrous meteorite (Iron meteorite)
Origin: Aletai, Xinjiang, China
Distinctive features
This specimen features truly exceptional characteristics that make it particularly rare and desirable.
Perfectly visible Widmanstätten figures: The carefully prepared surface reveals beautiful intersecting crystalline structures, evidence of the very slow cooling that occurred in the core of an asteroid billions of years ago.
Extraordinary conditions: Unlike most meteorites from Aletai, this specimen has been perfectly cleaned and shows no signs of rust or oxidation — an absolute rarity for this type of material.
Thin section: A thickness of only 0.5 cm allows for the best appreciation of the internal structures and makes the specimen ideal for display and study.
Bright surface: Professional preparation highlights the natural shine of the cosmic metal.
The Aletai meteorites are classified as coarse octahedrites and mainly contain iron and nickel. The Widmanstätten figures visible on the surface form only under extremely slow cooling conditions (about 1°C every million years), which are impossible to replicate on Earth.
A museum-quality collectible piece, perfect for both experienced collectors and those wishing to own an authentic fragment of the cosmos in exceptional condition.
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Extraordinary Aletai Meteorite Specimen - Exceptional Condition
This magnificent meteorite specimen comes from the Aletai region (Xinjiang, China), one of the world's most important iron meteorite find sites.
Technical specifications:
Weight: 329.9 grams
Dimensions: 12.7 x 7.8 x 0.5 cm
Type: Iron meteorite
Origin: Aletai, Xinjiang, China
Distinctive features
This specimen shows truly exceptional characteristics that make it particularly rare and desirable.
Perfectly visible Widmanstätten patterns: The carefully prepared surface reveals stunning cross-hatched crystalline structures, evidence of the extremely slow cooling that occurred in an asteroid's core billions of years ago.
Extraordinary condition: Unlike most Aletai meteorites, this specimen has been perfectly cleaned and shows no signs of rust or oxidation - an absolute rarity for this type of material.
Thin section: The thickness of only 0.5 cm allows optimal appreciation of the internal structures and makes the specimen ideal for display and study.
Brilliant surface: The professional preparation highlights the natural luster of the cosmic metal.
Aletai meteorites are classified as coarse octahedrites and contain primarily iron and nickel. The Widmanstätten patterns visible on the surface form only under extremely slow cooling conditions (approximately 1°C per million years), which are impossible to replicate on Earth.
A museum-quality collector's piece, perfect for both experienced collectors and those wishing to own an authentic fragment of the cosmos in exceptional condition.