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Meteorites Auction (Space Treasures: From Meteorites to Gold)

419 grammes
Very beautiful size and a piece with very beautiful patterns
The Aletai meteorite is a rare and precious iron meteorite (siderite) of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it is notable for its large size (tons), a unique structure with high iron and iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it brings together several synonymous discoveries, including Armanty.

419 grammes 
Tres belle taille et piece tres beaux motifs 
la météorite d'Aletai est une sidérite (ferreuse) rare et précieuse de type IIIE-an, découverte au Xinjiang, en Chine. Formée il 4,5 milliards d'années, elle se distingue par sa grande taille (des tonnes), une structure unique à forte ténor et ou et iridium, et des motifs de Widmanstätten caractéristiques. Officiellement nommée en 2016, elle regroupe plusieurs découvertes synonymes, dont Armanty

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