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

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.

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