Altai “Altai Iron Meteorite Slice with Beautiful Widmanstätten Pattern” - 110 g

---- Description : ----

I am pleased to offer this beautiful slice of the famous Altai meteorite, weighing 110 grams.

This iron meteorite was discovered in Xinjiang, China in 1898 and is well known among collectors for its remarkable crystalline structure.

After cutting and etching, the slice reveals beautiful Widmanstätten pattern figures, formed by the slow cooling of metallic alloys inside the parent asteroid over millions of years. These geometric structures are characteristic of iron meteorites and make each slice unique.

The polished and etched surface clearly displays these striking metallic patterns, offering both scientific interest and aesthetic beauty.

---- Meteorite Details : ----

Meteorite name: Altai meteorite
Meteorite type: Iron meteorite
Location found: Xinjiang, China
Year found: 1898
Observed fall: No

----- Offered Specimen : -----

Weight: 110 g
Type: Polished and etched slice
Structure: Visible Widmanstätten pattern

----- History & Presentation : -----

The Altai meteorite is one of the historic iron meteorites discovered in Central Asia. When cut and etched, it reveals the spectacular Widmanstätten crystalline structure, a pattern that can only form during extremely slow cooling inside a large asteroid body in space.

This slice is an excellent example, displaying well-defined Widmanstätten figures that make the specimen both scientifically important and visually striking.

----- Authenticity : -----

Guaranteed authentic Altai meteorite.

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Thank you for your interest,
Patrice Bachelier