Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 3.54 cm - 333 g - (1)

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Description from the seller

333 grams, a beautiful piece that is becoming rare, semi-cubic
Very beautiful size and a piece with very beautiful patterns

The Aletai meteorite is a rare and valuable siderite (iron meteorite) of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its great size (tonnes), a unique structure with high tenor and iridium, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it groups several discoveries under synonyms, including Armanty

333 grams, a beautiful piece that is becoming rare, semi-cubic
Very beautiful size and a piece with very beautiful patterns

The Aletai meteorite is a rare and valuable siderite (iron meteorite) of type IIIE-an, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its great size (tonnes), a unique structure with high tenor and iridium, and characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it groups several discoveries under synonyms, including Armanty

Details

Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Aletai meteorite
Type of meteorite
Slice
Weight
333 g
Origin (region/city)
Xinjiang
Country of origin
China
Height
3.54 cm
Depth
3.53 cm
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Objects sold
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