Aletai Meteorite Fragment - Specimen raw pink calcite geological processes introduce silica-rich fluids

geological processes introduce silica-rich fluids into the rock where crocidolite is present

Dog tooth calcite specimens from Quebec share similar characteristics to those found in other regions

Description: This piece is a soft pink calcite showing a dense cluster of bladed crystals arranged in a rosette-like formation

The surface has a pale tan to cream colour with weathered texture

Aletai Meteorite Fragment - Specimen raw pink calcite geological processes introduce silica-rich fluidsMined from: Aletai meteorite, Qinghe County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, China Description: This one of a kind Aletai meteorite specimen from China is a dark, heavy iron meteorite fragment with an irregular sculptural shape and a glossy black brown weathered surface. The piece shows rugged edges, natural pits, and metallic looking fracture faces, giving it the tough, space rock character collectors like in iron meteorites. Aletai is an iron meteorite