Gibeon meteorite. 'Without reservation' collection box. Iron meteorite - 17 g
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Gibeon iron-nickel meteorite from Namibia, origin Gibeon region, 17 g, in a collection box "Sans pris de réserve".
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Description from the seller
The Gibeon meteorite is composed of an iron-nickel alloy and also contains cobalt and phosphorus. Its crystalline structure is an example of an octahedrite.
The meteorite disintegrated into numerous fragments before impact. Its total known mass before impact reaches 26 tons, making it one of the largest meteorites known.
Localization
The dispersal field of the meteorite fragments covers an elliptical area measuring 275 km long by 100 km wide, in Namibia. The meteorite is named after the nearest town, Gibeon.
History
Meteorite fragments have been known for several centuries by the Namaquas, a pastoral people from Southern Africa, who use them to make arrows and other tools.
In 1836, British Captain J. E. Alexander collected some samples and sent them to London. John Herschel analyzed them and confirmed their extraterrestrial origin.
Recently, Yoshindo Yoshiwara, recognized as one of Japan's top forgers and specialized in blades, created a katana called the tentetsutou (天鉄刀). Forged from a fragment of a meteorite, it is displayed in Japan, at Chiba University of Technology, alongside a fragment of the meteorite from which it was made.
Polished mirror facet
Seller's Story
As a collector and meteorite enthusiast and member of the IMCA.
(International Association of Meteorite Collectors),
I guarantee the authenticity of all my meteorites, selected with care, to offer you the best service.
IMCA # 6758
DC meteorites
Translated by Google TranslateThe Gibeon meteorite is composed of an iron-nickel alloy and also contains cobalt and phosphorus. Its crystalline structure is an example of an octahedrite.
The meteorite disintegrated into numerous fragments before impact. Its total known mass before impact reaches 26 tons, making it one of the largest meteorites known.
Localization
The dispersal field of the meteorite fragments covers an elliptical area measuring 275 km long by 100 km wide, in Namibia. The meteorite is named after the nearest town, Gibeon.
History
Meteorite fragments have been known for several centuries by the Namaquas, a pastoral people from Southern Africa, who use them to make arrows and other tools.
In 1836, British Captain J. E. Alexander collected some samples and sent them to London. John Herschel analyzed them and confirmed their extraterrestrial origin.
Recently, Yoshindo Yoshiwara, recognized as one of Japan's top forgers and specialized in blades, created a katana called the tentetsutou (天鉄刀). Forged from a fragment of a meteorite, it is displayed in Japan, at Chiba University of Technology, alongside a fragment of the meteorite from which it was made.
Polished mirror facet
Seller's Story
As a collector and meteorite enthusiast and member of the IMCA.
(International Association of Meteorite Collectors),
I guarantee the authenticity of all my meteorites, selected with care, to offer you the best service.
IMCA # 6758
DC meteorites
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Name of meteorite
Gibeon meteorite. 'Without reservation' collection box.
Type of meteorite
Iron meteorite
Weight
17 g
Origin (Region/ City)
Gibeon
Country of Origin
Namibia
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