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Museum-Grade Genuine 55 lb Aletai Meteorite Slice — Etched Iron with Widmanstätt

$90,000

£67,973.31

€79,581.14

CA$127,864.36

A$130,085.47

CHF 74,551.97

MX$1,566,309.68

NOK 871,374.78

SEK 875,198.98

DKK 594,940.56

About the Item

This museum‑grade 55‑pound Aletai meteorite slice – Etched Iron with Widmanstätten Pattern is a rare opportunity for a serious collector. This impressive, large-format slice offers exceptional visual geometry, metallic luster, and scientific significance. Because this crystalline structure forms only in iron‑nickel meteorites that cool extremely slowly inside an asteroid’s core, it signals authenticity and cosmic history. Recovered from the Aletai meteorite fall in Xinjiang, China, the slice comes from one of the most visually impressive iron meteorite groups known. After skilled preparation—including cutting, polishing, and etching—the internal crystalline architecture emerges with clarity. As a result, the classic octahedrite structure appears in bold, well-defined kamacite and taenite bands that highlight the meteorite’s origin and long cooling history. Features Authentic Aletai iron meteorite slice weighing approximately 55 pounds Prominent Widmanstätten pattern with sharp, well-defined crystalline structure Iron‑nickel composition with natural metallic sheen and geometric etching Origin: Aletai, Xinjiang, China Classification: Iron meteorite, fine to medium octahedrite Preparation: Professionally cut, polished, and acid‑etched to museum standards Ideal for display, investment, or scientific study Measurements: 22″ x 15″ x 1″; Weight: 55 lbs Why Collect Aletai Meteorites? Aletai meteorites are known for their stability and bold internal structure. Because of this, collectors value them for long‑term display and investment. The interlocking kamacite and taenite bands create striking visual movement. Together they give the slice exceptional scientific and aesthetic appeal. Therefore this large-format specimen represents a rare centerpiece for advanced collectors, investors, and natural history enthusiasts.

Dimensions:
Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
New
Production Type:
New & Custom(One of a Kind)
Estimated Production Time:
Available Now
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: AWMET4271stDibs: LU7177249694532

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