{"product_id":"aletai-iron-meteorite-s414","title":"Genuine Aletai Meteorite – Massive Iron Space Rock","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAletai Meteorite - From One of the Largest Meteorites Ever Found\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"516\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  18mm x 21mm x 14mm Approximately\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"516\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 gram\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Aletai meteorite—previously known under names such as \u003cb\u003eArmanty\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eXinjiang\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eUlasitai\u003c\/b\u003e—is one of the largest and most remarkable iron meteorites ever discovered. First identified in \u003cb\u003e1898\u003c\/b\u003e, only one mass was known for more than a century. As new fragments were later found across Northern Xinjiang, scientists eventually determined that these enormous irons were all part of a single, once-massive body. In 2016, the parent meteorite was formally named \u003cb\u003eAletai\u003c\/b\u003e, after the Altay Prefecture where its fragments were recovered. Some of these irons rank among the \u003cb\u003elargest meteorites on Earth\u003c\/b\u003e, with total recovered mass exceeding \u003cb\u003e74 tonnes\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Aletai meteorite belongs to an exceptionally rare class—an \u003cb\u003eanomalous IIIE iron meteorite\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ecoarse octahedrite\u003c\/b\u003e unlike any other known sample. Its strewn field is extraordinary: extending at least \u003cb\u003e430 km\u003c\/b\u003e, the largest meteorite debris field ever recorded on the planet, likely formed by a unique “stone-skipping” atmospheric trajectory.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eScientifically, Aletai is notable for its \u003cb\u003ehigh cobalt, gold, and iridium content\u003c\/b\u003e and for a Widmanstätten pattern distinct from other IIIE irons. Its mineralogy is dominated by \u003cb\u003ekamacite \u003ci\u003e(iron-nickel alloy found in iron meteorites)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etaenite \u003ci\u003e(nickel-rich iron-nickel alloy)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eplessite \u003ci\u003e(fine intergrowth of kamacite and taenite)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, with accessory minerals including \u003cb\u003eschreibersite \u003ci\u003e(iron-nickel phosphide crystals)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etroilite \u003ci\u003e(iron sulfide mineral)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecohenite \u003ci\u003e(iron carbide mineral)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehaxonite \u003ci\u003e(rare iron-nickel carbide)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003edaubréelite(iron chromium sulfide)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e These features, combined with rare-element chemistry, confirm that all known Aletai masses originated from the \u003cb\u003esame ancient cosmic event\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Own a piece of a true cosmic giant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Info Before You Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe want your shopping experience with \u003cstrong\u003eForever Gems\u003c\/strong\u003e to be as smooth and sparkly as possible!\u003cbr\u003eBefore you add to cart, please take a moment to read these quick notes 👇\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🛒 \u003cstrong\u003eOnline Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis product is currently \u003cstrong\u003eavailable online only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eWe sometimes have similar pieces in our store, but we can’t guarantee this exact one will be there.\u003cbr\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eIf you’d like to see this specific item in person, just let us know — we’ll happily arrange for it to be available in-store!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe take care to show our items as accurately as possible, but small differences in \u003cstrong\u003ecolor or scale\u003c\/strong\u003e may occur depending on lighting or your screen settings.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Description for Size Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEach listing includes detailed size and weight information — please check it out to get the best idea of what to expect.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🪶 \u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe’re proud of our collection and stand behind every piece.\u003cbr\u003eYou can read our full \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Authenticity Guarantee here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/pages\/authenticity-guarantee\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to learn more about how we verify each specimen.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe’ve got answers!\u003cbr\u003eFind all the details in our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Shipping Policy and Rates here\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Policy and Rates here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You See Is What You Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe item pictured is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact piece\u003c\/strong\u003e you’ll receive — no surprises, just the real deal.\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976572395716,"sku":"S414","price":560.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S414AletaiMeteorite_1.webp?v=1774276271","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/aletai-iron-meteorite-s414","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}