{"product_id":"meteor-fragment-aletai-meteorite","title":"Meteor Fragment | Aletai Meteorite","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aletai meteorite is an iron meteorite associated with the region around Aletai in northwestern China, where numerous fragments were discovered scattered across a wide area. Composed primarily of iron with significant nickel content, it belongs to the group of meteorites formed in the cores of differentiated asteroids, giving it exceptional density and durability. When cut and etched, many pieces display the characteristic Widmanstätten pattern, revealing the slow cooling process that occurred deep in space over millions of years before the parent body broke apart and reached Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn modern study, the Aletai material has become well known due to the sheer number of fragments recovered and their broad distribution, making it a frequent subject of metallurgical and planetary research. Individual pieces appear in institutional study collections and private scientific holdings, where they are analyzed for structure, composition, and formation history. Because of its recognizability and stability, the meteorite is also commonly encountered in the specialist meteoritics market, where documented specimens circulate through established dealers and auctions as tangible samples of early solar system material rather than rare one-off curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know these are original Meteorites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etrusted and reputable antique distributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNext, the Artifact is inspected by an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexpert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteam member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, Ancient Artifacts gives an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eadditional layer of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by promising a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efull refund with no questions asked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat will my meteorite look like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour meteorite will look very similar to the one shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOne authentic meteorite from the Campo del Cielo Site \u003cstrong\u003eweighing 3.0-5.0 grams.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51381253013720,"sku":"NAT[ALETAI]","price":44.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/aletai_main.png?v=1770773115","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/meteor-fragment-aletai-meteorite","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}