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Very beautiful and large slice of the Aletai meteorite of 267 grams is a rare and valuable iron meteorite (siderite) of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its great size (tonnes), a unique structure with high gold and iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it groups several discoveries listed as synonyms, including Armanty.

Tres belle et grande tranche de météorite d'Aletai  de 267 grammes 
est une sidérite (ferreuse) rare et précieuse de type IIIE-an, découverte dans le Xinjiang, en Chine. Formée il y a 4,5 milliards d'années, elle se distingue par sa grande taille (des tonnes), une structure unique à forte teneur en or et iridium, et des motifs de Widmanstätten caractéristiques. Officiellement nommée en 2016, elle regroupe plusieurs découvertes synonymes, dont Armanty

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Aletai meteorite Slice - 267 g - (1)

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Siderite meteorite Météorite d’Aletai, a tranche from Xinjiang, China, weighing 267 g.

Aletai meteorite Slice - 267 g - (1)

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Siderite meteorite Météorite d’Aletai, a tranche from Xinjiang, China, weighing 267 g.

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