Recovered from the remote Altai region, this authentic Aletai meteorite holds a fragment of the solar system’s cosmic history. Cut with precision into a cube, this specimen beautifully reveals Aletai’s characteristic fusion crust and intricate metallic patterns. It adds a rare celestial element to your specimen collection.

Specimen Details:-
Name: Aletai Meteorite (Xinjiang Iron Meteorite)
Origin: Aletai, Xinjiang, China (recognized in 1898)
Type: Iron meteorite, coarse octahedrite (Group II-E)
Composition: ~93% iron, ~6% nickel, with trace elements
Age: ~4.5 billion years (older than Earth itself)
Dimension: (L) 2cm x (W) 2cm x (H) 1.7cm
Unique Feature: Displays the natural Widmanstätten pattern, a rare crystalline design formed only in space, revealed when cut and etched
Symbolism: Known in Chinese culture as “heavenly iron,” it represents cosmic power, rarity, strength, and eternity