Aletai Meteorite, Gobi Desert, China. 69 grams.
Aletai Meteorite Slice Dimensions Height: 6 cm (2.36 in) Length: 3,5 cm (1.38 in) Thickness: 4 mm (0.157 in) Weight: 69 gr A genuine slice of the Aletai iron meteorite, discovered in the Xinjiang region of China. Aletai is an iron meteorite, classified as IIIE-an, composed mainly of iron and nickel. Once cut, polished and etched, its interior reveals the characteristic Widmanstätten pattern, a crystalline structure formed by the extremely slow cooling of its parent asteroid over millions of years. Each slice displays a completely unique natural pattern, making every piece one of a kind.