Aletai meteorite Octahedrite - 100.5 g - (4)

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Four Aletai meteorites, octahedrite iron meteorites from Xinjiang, China, each weighing 100.5 g, primarily iron–nickel (~10% nickel) with a Widmanstätten pattern.

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Aletai (Alatei) iron meteorite, genuine iron meteorite (iron, coarse octahedrite, Group IllE-an) from the Xinjiang region (China). Unobserved find (known since 1898, fall time unknown). Consists predominantly of iron-nickel metal (including about 10% nickel). In polished/etched specimens, typical Widmanstätten pattern. Ideal for collectors.

Aletai (Alatei) iron meteorite, genuine iron meteorite (iron, coarse octahedrite, Group IllE-an) from the Xinjiang region (China). Unobserved find (known since 1898, fall time unknown). Consists predominantly of iron-nickel metal (including about 10% nickel). In polished/etched specimens, typical Widmanstätten pattern. Ideal for collectors.

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Number of objects
4
Name of meteorite
Aletai meteorite
Type of meteorite
Octahedrite
Weight
100.5 g
Origin (region/city)
Xinjiang
Country of origin
China
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