Gibeon meteorite Iron meteorite - 4.3 kg
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Selected by Francesco Moser
Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.
Estimate € 16,000 - € 18,000
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Meteorito Gibeon, an iron meteorite from Namibia, weighs 4.3 kg and displays a very fine IVA octahedrite with the classic Widmanstätten pattern.
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Gibeon was first found in Namibia in 1838. It is classified as a fine IVA-type octahedrite.
Gibeon is one of the most sought-after meteorites.
This specimen is very aesthetically pleasing and shows the classic Widmanstätten pattern, the crystallization form of iron in space when cooled at 1 degree Celsius per million years. The pattern is very fine and reflects light in different directions, as seen in the images..
A metallic meteorite is composed mainly of iron and nickel.
Actually, it’s a piece of an asteroid’s core. During differentiation, when the asteroid is a ball of magma, iron and nickel settle toward the center of the asteroid as they are the heaviest elements. After cooling, the asteroid’s metallic core forms. Through catastrophic collisions, the asteroid and its core break apart, and those fragments remain in space until some piece falls to our planet. It is estimated that they account for 5.7% of the falls.
At Expometeoritos, we handle outreach, talks, workshops, analyses, classification, and exhibitions of meteorites.
We are members of:
IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) #8187
- GMA (Global Meteorite Association) #0078
- Meteoritical Society
American Meteor Society
All of our parts are certified, and in addition, we provide the chemical composition analysis if the value of the part exceeds €300, performed at our facilities by X-ray spectrometry.
Seller's Story
We search for pieces of the cosmos
to put the universe in your hands.
At Expometeoritos we are dedicated to visiting the most inhospitable corners of the planet in search of meteorites and all those elements (Impactites, Suevites, Tektites, etc.) that attest to what the universe around us is like and how it works.
We are adventurous, curious and restless by nature and thanks to this project we can bring the secrets of the cosmos closer to all of you in a different way.
We organize informative talks, exhibitions, we analyze and classify, cut and polish meteorites and, in addition, we offer you the best pieces so that you can get hold of them and have a piece of the universe in your own home.
Our commitment is complete and we want you to have all the guarantees and confidence, that is why all our pieces are certified and an analysis of their chemical composition is also included if the value of the piece exceeds €300. The analysis is carried out in our facilities by X-ray spectrography.
The pieces will be sent by express service UPS 24/48 hours
We are members of:
.- IMCA (International Association of Meteorite Collectors) #8187
.- GMA (Global Meteorite Association) #0078
.- Meteorical Society
.-American Meteor Society
Collegiate Nº 8187 authorized by IMCA for the issuance of official certificates
Translated by Google TranslateGibeon was first found in Namibia in 1838. It is classified as a fine IVA-type octahedrite.
Gibeon is one of the most sought-after meteorites.
This specimen is very aesthetically pleasing and shows the classic Widmanstätten pattern, the crystallization form of iron in space when cooled at 1 degree Celsius per million years. The pattern is very fine and reflects light in different directions, as seen in the images..
A metallic meteorite is composed mainly of iron and nickel.
Actually, it’s a piece of an asteroid’s core. During differentiation, when the asteroid is a ball of magma, iron and nickel settle toward the center of the asteroid as they are the heaviest elements. After cooling, the asteroid’s metallic core forms. Through catastrophic collisions, the asteroid and its core break apart, and those fragments remain in space until some piece falls to our planet. It is estimated that they account for 5.7% of the falls.
At Expometeoritos, we handle outreach, talks, workshops, analyses, classification, and exhibitions of meteorites.
We are members of:
IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association) #8187
- GMA (Global Meteorite Association) #0078
- Meteoritical Society
American Meteor Society
All of our parts are certified, and in addition, we provide the chemical composition analysis if the value of the part exceeds €300, performed at our facilities by X-ray spectrometry.
Seller's Story
We search for pieces of the cosmos
to put the universe in your hands.
At Expometeoritos we are dedicated to visiting the most inhospitable corners of the planet in search of meteorites and all those elements (Impactites, Suevites, Tektites, etc.) that attest to what the universe around us is like and how it works.
We are adventurous, curious and restless by nature and thanks to this project we can bring the secrets of the cosmos closer to all of you in a different way.
We organize informative talks, exhibitions, we analyze and classify, cut and polish meteorites and, in addition, we offer you the best pieces so that you can get hold of them and have a piece of the universe in your own home.
Our commitment is complete and we want you to have all the guarantees and confidence, that is why all our pieces are certified and an analysis of their chemical composition is also included if the value of the piece exceeds €300. The analysis is carried out in our facilities by X-ray spectrography.
The pieces will be sent by express service UPS 24/48 hours
We are members of:
.- IMCA (International Association of Meteorite Collectors) #8187
.- GMA (Global Meteorite Association) #0078
.- Meteorical Society
.-American Meteor Society
Collegiate Nº 8187 authorized by IMCA for the issuance of official certificates
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Name of meteorite
Gibeon meteorite
Type of meteorite
Iron meteorite
Weight
4.3 kg
Country of Origin
Namibia
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
