Aletai meteorite Slice - 61 g - (1)

Nice slice, 61 grams. No reserve price. The Aletai meteorite is a rare and valuable siderite (iron-bearing) of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its large size (tonnes), a unique structure with high gold and iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it encompasses several synonymous discoveries, including Armanty.