Francesco Moser

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Exceptionally large and impressive pieces
Of 555 grams, 14.7 cm in length! which makes it rare to find specimens engraved on all six faces. Magnificent figures
The substantial size of this specimen is very aesthetic.

The Aletai meteorite is a rare and precious iron meteorite of type IIIE-an (ferrous), discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its imposing size (several tons), its unique structure with a high iridium content and its characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it groups together several discoveries that bear the same name, including Armanty.

Exceptionnellement grand et impressionnant morceaux 
De 555 grammes  14,7 cm de longueur ! ce qui devient rare de trouver des spécimens gravé des 6 faces . Magnifique figures
La taille importante de ce speciment est tres esthétique.
 

La météorite d'Aletai est une sidérite de type IIIE-an (ferreuse) rare et précieuse, découverte au Xinjiang, en Chine. Formée il y a 4,5 milliards d'années, elle se distingue par sa taille imposante (plusieurs tonnes), sa structure unique à forte teneur en iridium et ses motifs de Widmanstätten caractéristiques. Officiellement nommée en 2016, elle regroupe plusieurs découvertes qui portent le même nom, dont Armanty.

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Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 14.7 cm - 555 g - (1)

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Météorite d’Aletai is an iron meteorite of the IIIE-an (siderite) group, in tranche form, weighing 555 g and measuring 14.7 cm in length, originating from Xinjiang, China.

Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 14.7 cm - 555 g - (1)

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Météorite d’Aletai is an iron meteorite of the IIIE-an (siderite) group, in tranche form, weighing 555 g and measuring 14.7 cm in length, originating from Xinjiang, China.

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