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Weighing 718 grams
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The Aletai meteorite is a rare and valuable IIIE-an (ferrous) iron meteorite, discovered in Xinjiang, China. Formed about 4.5 billion years ago, it stands out for its imposing size (several tonnes), its unique structure with a high iridium content, and its characteristic Widmanstätten patterns. Officially named in 2016, it groups together several discoveries bearing the same name, including Armanty.

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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: 5.55 cm - Width: 5.45 cm - 718 g - (1)

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Météorite d’Aletai is a tranche meteorite from Xinjiang, China, with main mineral siderite, weighing 718 g and measuring 5.55 cm high, 5.45 cm wide and 3.68 cm deep.

Aletai meteorite Slice - Height: 5.55 cm - Width: 5.45 cm - 718 g - (1)

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Météorite d’Aletai is a tranche meteorite from Xinjiang, China, with main mineral siderite, weighing 718 g and measuring 5.55 cm high, 5.45 cm wide and 3.68 cm deep.

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