{"title":"Aletai - Iron, IIIE-an","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eAletai is a large Iron meteorite from Xinjiang, China, officially classified as Iron, IIIE-an. It was first recognised from the Armanty mass, discovered in 1898, with later finds such as Akebulake, Ulasitai, Wuxilike, and related material now grouped under the official name Aletai. With a total known mass of around 74 tonnes, it is one of the largest known Iron meteorite recoveries and represents ancient iron-nickel material from an early differentiated asteroid. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eAletai is structurally described as a coarse Octahedrite and can display Widmanstätten patterns when cut, polished, and etched. These metallic crystal structures formed during extremely slow cooling inside its parent body over geological timescales. Natural specimens may show weathered exterior surfaces, while prepared slices and etched pieces reveal the internal patterning that makes Iron meteorites especially recognisable. Its anomalous IIIE classification reflects distinctive chemistry compared with more typical Iron meteorite groups. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eStudying Aletai provides valuable insight into the cooling, crystallisation, and fragmentation history of metallic asteroid material. Its unusually large recovered masses and extensive strewn field make it an important meteorite for understanding how large Iron bodies break apart and are distributed on Earth. For collectors, Aletai offers a well-recognised Chinese Iron meteorite with strong visual appeal, established provenance, and an unusual classification. Each specimen represents ancient asteroid core material preserved in metallic form for over 4.5 billion years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aletai","title":"Aletai - Iron IIIE-an - Complete Individual - 225.89g - China (Xinjiang)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eAletai is an Iron meteorite from Xinjiang, China, recognised for its large recovered masses and distinctive internal structure. Classified as an anomalous IIIE Iron meteorite, it represents ancient iron-nickel material formed within an early differentiated asteroid. After cooling slowly over millions of years inside its parent body, it was later fragmented by impacts and eventually reached Earth as part of one of the notable Iron meteorite finds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"967\"\u003ePrepared Aletai specimens can show attractive Widmanstätten patterns when cut, polished, and etched. These interlocking metallic crystal structures formed during extremely slow cooling in space and are one of the defining visual features of many Iron meteorites. Aletai often displays a bold, coarse pattern, giving slices, end cuts, and etched pieces a strong visual presence. Natural exterior surfaces may also show weathering, texture, and character from their long terrestrial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eFor collectors, Aletai offers a well-recognised Iron meteorite with both visual appeal and scientific interest. Its anomalous classification adds an extra layer of distinction, while its availability in a range of specimen types makes it suitable for display, study, or inclusion in a wider meteorite collection. 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