Aletai meteorite Octahedrite - 317 g - (1)

06
days
02
hours
31
minutes
51
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Francesco Moser
Expert
Selected by Francesco Moser

Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

Estimate  € 350 - € 400
No bids placed

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 122713 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Description from the seller


Magnificent complete piece of Aletai, orientation lip visible, 317 grams. The Aletai meteorite is a rare metallic space rock, a thick octahedrite classified as IIIE-an, discovered in the Aletai region of Xinjiang, China. Composed mainly of iron and nickel, it stands out for its possible formation of the Widmanstätten structure, a crystalline pattern that forms in space during very slow cooling, making it a valuable object for study and collectors.


Magnificent complete piece of Aletai, orientation lip visible, 317 grams. The Aletai meteorite is a rare metallic space rock, a thick octahedrite classified as IIIE-an, discovered in the Aletai region of Xinjiang, China. Composed mainly of iron and nickel, it stands out for its possible formation of the Widmanstätten structure, a crystalline pattern that forms in space during very slow cooling, making it a valuable object for study and collectors.

Details

Number of items
1
Name of meteorite
Aletai meteorite
Type of meteorite
Octahedrite
Supplement
Notably Oriented
Weight
317 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Xinjiang
Country of Origin
China
SpainVerified
68
Objects sold
100%
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Minerals & Meteorites