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Armanty

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Armanty is an iron meteorite found in Xinjiang, China, and classified in chemical group IIIE. Its principal mass is commonly reported at approximately 28 metric tonnes, placing it among the largest known individual meteorite masses. Like other iron meteorites, it consists mainly of iron-nickel alloy, and its composition provides evidence about metallic material that differentiated within an early Solar System parent body.

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How large is the Armanty meteorite?

The Armanty meteorite's principal mass is commonly reported at approximately 28 metric tonnes, making it one of the largest known individual meteorite masses ever found. It was discovered in the Xinjiang region of China.

What type of meteorite is Armanty?

Armanty is classified as an iron meteorite in chemical group IIIE. Iron meteorites originated from the metallic cores of differentiated parent bodies that were shattered by impacts early in solar system history.

Where was the Armanty meteorite found?

The meteorite was found in Xinjiang, China, a region associated with other significant large iron meteorite discoveries. Local legends in the area reportedly referenced the mass before its formal scientific documentation.

Is Armanty related to other large meteorites found in Xinjiang?

Xinjiang is home to multiple large iron meteorite masses, including finds associated with the Aletai strewn field. Armanty's IIIE classification distinguishes it chemically from some of these other regional discoveries, though they share a geographic provenance.

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