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185 GRAM GIBEON IRON METEORITE FINE OCTAHEDRITE WIDMANSTATTEN PATTERN
185 GRAM GIBEON IRON METEORITE FINE OCTAHEDRITE WIDMANSTATTEN PATTERN
185 GRAM GIBEON IRON METEORITE FINE OCTAHEDRITE WIDMANSTATTEN PATTERN

185 GRAM GIBEON IRON METEORITE FINE OCTAHEDRITE WIDMANSTATTEN PATTERN

$ 528

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used
  • Featured Refinements: Iron Meteorite

    Description

    Offered here is an
    etched 185
    gram crusted complete slice of the Gibeon
    iron meteorite. In 1836 an English captain collected fragments of the Gibeon meteorite in Namibia and sent them to John Herschel, whose analysis confirmed for the first time the extraterrestrial nature of the material. The Gibeon meteorite is composed of an iron-nickel alloy containing large amount of cobalt and phosphorous.  The crystal structure of the Gibeon provides a classic example of a fine octahedrite with a beautiful Widmanstatten pattern when etched.  The Gibeon meteorite is prized by collectors and designers of jewelry due to its beauty.  This slice of the prehistoric fall Gibeon meteorite
    speaks to the individual characteristics of this iron meteorite which measures approximately
    120mm x 90mm x 3mm thick.
    Please look at the enlarged photos for closeup views of the meteorite. Buy It Now requires immediate payment; Best Offer, if accepted, requires payment within 7 days. Discount shipping may be available with multiple purchases if possible.
    Foreign and Domestic Customers: Due to the increasing number of lost/stolen packages, we encourage our buyers to insure packages. We will provide USPS tracking or delivery confirmation numbers to our buyer