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258 grams
Very nice size and a piece with very beautiful patterns
The Aletai meteorite 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 enormous size (tonnes), a unique structure with a high iridium content, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it encompasses several discoveries under synonymous names, including Armanty.

258 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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Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 5.1 cm - 258 g - (1)

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The Météorite d’Aletai is a siderite iron meteorite, cut as a tranche, originating from Xinjiang, China, weighing 258 g and measuring 5.1 by 3.8 cm.

Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 5.1 cm - 258 g - (1)

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The Météorite d’Aletai is a siderite iron meteorite, cut as a tranche, originating from Xinjiang, China, weighing 258 g and measuring 5.1 by 3.8 cm.

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