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The Aletai meteorite is a very rare and valuable siderite (iron-rich) of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its large size (tonnes), a unique structure with a high content of gold and iridium, and distinctive Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it encompasses multiple discoveries that are regarded as synonyms, including Armanty.

De Aletai-meteoriet is een zéér zeldzame en waardevolle sideriet (ijzerhoudend) van type IIIE-an, ontdekt in Xinjiang, China. Gevormd ongeveer 4,5 miljard jaar geleden, onderscheidt hij zich door zijn grote formaat (tonnen), een unieke structuur met een hoog gehalte aan goud en iridium, en kenmerkende Widmanstätten-patronen. Officieel benoemd in 2016, omvat hij meerdere ontdekkingen die als synoniemen gelden, waaronder Armanty.

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Aletai meteorite Slices - 98 g - (1)

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The Aletai meteorite is an iron meteorite in slab form, from Xinjiang, China, weighing 98 g.

Aletai meteorite Slices - 98 g - (1)

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The Aletai meteorite is an iron meteorite in slab form, from Xinjiang, China, weighing 98 g.

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