Aletai meteorite Sphere - Height: 5 cm - Width: 5 cm - 340 g - (1)
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Selected by Francesco Moser
Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.
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**Aletai Meteorite Sphere – 340 g – 50 mm Diameter – Electrolysis Stabilized**
A remarkable and highly decorative sphere crafted from the famous Aletai meteorite, one of the largest iron meteorite falls ever discovered on Earth.
The meteorite has been carefully machined into a perfect sphere and professionally stabilized through an electrolysis treatment to remove active oxidation, ensuring long-term preservation and display stability.
The polished surface reveals the natural metallic beauty of extraterrestrial iron-nickel material formed during the earliest stages of our Solar System over 4.5 billion years ago.
**Meteorite Information**
* Meteorite: Aletai
* Location of Discovery: Xinjiang, China
* Classification: Iron Meteorite (Coarse Octahedrite)
* Composition: Iron and Nickel
* Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years
**Specimen Details**
* Shape: Sphere
* Diameter: 50 mm (1.97 in)
* Weight: 340 g (11.99 oz)
* Stabilization: Electrolysis treated, free from active oxidation
* Condition: Excellent
A unique collector's specimen combining scientific significance, natural history, and elegant presentation. Ideal for meteorite collectors, museums, science enthusiasts, or as a striking display piece.
**Includes**
* Certificate of Authenticity
* Informational booklet
* Secure presentation packaging
The buyer will receive the exact sphere shown in the photographs.
**Aletai Meteorite Sphere – 340 g – 50 mm Diameter – Electrolysis Stabilized**
A remarkable and highly decorative sphere crafted from the famous Aletai meteorite, one of the largest iron meteorite falls ever discovered on Earth.
The meteorite has been carefully machined into a perfect sphere and professionally stabilized through an electrolysis treatment to remove active oxidation, ensuring long-term preservation and display stability.
The polished surface reveals the natural metallic beauty of extraterrestrial iron-nickel material formed during the earliest stages of our Solar System over 4.5 billion years ago.
**Meteorite Information**
* Meteorite: Aletai
* Location of Discovery: Xinjiang, China
* Classification: Iron Meteorite (Coarse Octahedrite)
* Composition: Iron and Nickel
* Age: Approximately 4.5 billion years
**Specimen Details**
* Shape: Sphere
* Diameter: 50 mm (1.97 in)
* Weight: 340 g (11.99 oz)
* Stabilization: Electrolysis treated, free from active oxidation
* Condition: Excellent
A unique collector's specimen combining scientific significance, natural history, and elegant presentation. Ideal for meteorite collectors, museums, science enthusiasts, or as a striking display piece.
**Includes**
* Certificate of Authenticity
* Informational booklet
* Secure presentation packaging
The buyer will receive the exact sphere shown in the photographs.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Aletai meteorite
Type of meteorite
Sphere
Weight
340 g
Origin (region/city)
Gobi Desert, China
Country of origin
China
Height
5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
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