Aletai meteorite, China Ring specimen- 12 g - (1)
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Aletai meteorite, a ring specimen iron meteorite from Xinjiang, China, weighing 12 g with a ring size of 21.5 mm.
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Aletai meteorite, China
Ring size - 21,5 mm
Weight - 12g
The Aletai meteorite is a large iron meteorite from the Xinjiang region of China, discovered in 1898 and classified as an Iron IIIE. Its name refers to its origin in the Aletai region, and its meaning is primarily scientific, denoting its chemical composition, crystal structure, and origin as a celestial object. The meteorite is notable for its high gold and iridium concentrations and the large strewn field it created.
Item will be shipped by registered mail with tracking number.
Aletai meteorite, China
Ring size - 21,5 mm
Weight - 12g
The Aletai meteorite is a large iron meteorite from the Xinjiang region of China, discovered in 1898 and classified as an Iron IIIE. Its name refers to its origin in the Aletai region, and its meaning is primarily scientific, denoting its chemical composition, crystal structure, and origin as a celestial object. The meteorite is notable for its high gold and iridium concentrations and the large strewn field it created.
Item will be shipped by registered mail with tracking number.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Aletai meteorite, China
Mineral form
Ring specimen
Weight
12 g
Country of origin
China
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