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72 grams
Very nice size and a specimen with very beautiful patterns
The Aletai meteorite is a rare and precious iron-rich siderite of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its large size (tons), a structure with high tenor and/or iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it brings together several synonymous discoveries, including Armanty

72 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

Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 4.2 cm - 72 g - (1)

Xinjiang, China

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Météorite d’Aletai is a slice of rare and valuable iron meteorite (siderite) of type IIIE-an, weighing 72 g with a height of 4.2 cm and a depth of 2.6 cm, originating from Xinjiang, China.

Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 4.2 cm - 72 g - (1)

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Météorite d’Aletai is a slice of rare and valuable iron meteorite (siderite) of type IIIE-an, weighing 72 g with a height of 4.2 cm and a depth of 2.6 cm, originating from Xinjiang, China.

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