Aletai meteorite Cube - Height: 25 mm - Width: 25 mm - 100 g - (1)
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A 25 x 25 x 25 mm cube weighing 100 g, cut from the Aletai iron meteorite from Xinjiang, China, polished and etched to reveal Widmanstätten patterns.
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**Aletai Iron Meteorite Cube – 25 mm**
Presented here is an exceptional **25 x 25 x 25 mm cube** crafted from genuine **Aletai meteorite**, a remarkable iron meteorite renowned for its beautiful crystalline structure and extraterrestrial origin.
The Aletai meteorite, discovered in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China, is classified as an iron meteorite and represents material formed within the metallic core of an ancient asteroid during the earliest stages of our Solar System. Over billions of years, this metallic body cooled at an incredibly slow rate in space, creating the spectacular **Widmanstätten patterns** that become visible after polishing and etching.
This precisely cut cube has been polished and etched on all sides, revealing intricate interlocking nickel-iron crystals and allowing the meteorite's natural geometric patterns to be appreciated from every angle. The larger 25 mm format offers an impressive display presence while highlighting the unique structure of this cosmic material.
**Specifications:**
* Meteorite: Aletai
* Type: Iron meteorite
* Shape: Cube
* Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 25 mm
* Finish: Polished and etched
* Origin: Xinjiang, China
* Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years
An extraordinary collector's piece and a tangible fragment of the early Solar System, combining scientific significance, natural beauty, and masterful craftsmanship in a striking geometric form.
**Aletai Iron Meteorite Cube – 25 mm**
Presented here is an exceptional **25 x 25 x 25 mm cube** crafted from genuine **Aletai meteorite**, a remarkable iron meteorite renowned for its beautiful crystalline structure and extraterrestrial origin.
The Aletai meteorite, discovered in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China, is classified as an iron meteorite and represents material formed within the metallic core of an ancient asteroid during the earliest stages of our Solar System. Over billions of years, this metallic body cooled at an incredibly slow rate in space, creating the spectacular **Widmanstätten patterns** that become visible after polishing and etching.
This precisely cut cube has been polished and etched on all sides, revealing intricate interlocking nickel-iron crystals and allowing the meteorite's natural geometric patterns to be appreciated from every angle. The larger 25 mm format offers an impressive display presence while highlighting the unique structure of this cosmic material.
**Specifications:**
* Meteorite: Aletai
* Type: Iron meteorite
* Shape: Cube
* Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 25 mm
* Finish: Polished and etched
* Origin: Xinjiang, China
* Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years
An extraordinary collector's piece and a tangible fragment of the early Solar System, combining scientific significance, natural beauty, and masterful craftsmanship in a striking geometric form.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Aletai meteorite
Type of meteorite
Cube
Weight
100 g
Origin (region/city)
China
Country of origin
China
Height
25 mm
Width
25 mm
Depth
25 mm
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