Aletai meteorite Pendant - 18 g - (3)

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Three pendants made from Météorite d’Aletai, a sidérite meteorite from Xinjiang, China, weighing 18 g.

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3 pendants with superb motifs.
The Aletai meteorite is a rare and valuable iron meteorite of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its enormous size (tons), a unique structure with a high gold and iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstatten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it comprises several discoveries with synonymous names, including Armanty.

3 pendants with superb motifs.
The Aletai meteorite is a rare and valuable iron meteorite of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its enormous size (tons), a unique structure with a high gold and iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstatten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it comprises several discoveries with synonymous names, including Armanty.

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Number of objects
3
Name of meteorite
Aletai meteorite
Type of meteorite
Pendant
Weight
18 g
Origin (region/city)
Xinjiang
Country of origin
China
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