Gibeon. Iron meteorite - 55.2 g

Gibeon was first found in Namibia in 1838. It is classified as a fine IVA octahedrite, iron meteorite. Iron meteorites come from the core of dead asteroids. In them, the heavy elements sunk to the center due to gravity. The asteroids were then destroyed by impacts with other bodies, releasing the iron core to space. Iron meteorites are alloys of iron and nickel mainly although they contain other trace elements.

Gibeon is one of the most sought-after meteorites. It was easily available decades ago but in the last years many jewelry makers have been working with this meteorite and its scarcity has increased. Its exportation is banned by the Namibian government.

This piece is very aesthetic and shows the classic Widmanstatten pattern, the form of crystallization of iron in space when cooling down 1 Celsius degree per million years. The pattern is very fine and reflects light in different directions, as seen in the pictures.
Its pattern is bended, that meaning that the lines are not straight but rather curved, probably due to extreme torsion forces that the descending asteroid suffered on Earth's atmosphere.
The piece has been thoroughly cleaned until its appearance is highly shinny.


Certificate of authenticity included. IMCA 5591.

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