Gibeon Iron Meteorite (Namibia, 1836) Slice -Widmanstätten Pattern- - 55.2 g

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Francesco Moser
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Selected by Francesco Moser

Over 20 years collecting meteorites; former museum curator and experienced restorer.

Estimate  € 250 - € 300
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The Gibeon meteorite is among the most valued and sought-after by collectors worldwide. It is a metallic meteorite that fell in present-day Namibia in prehistoric times, and was used for the manufacture of weapons and tools by the inhabitants of that era, although it was first discovered by Westerners in 1836.

It is a fine octahedrite, of great external and internal beauty, and is commonly used for the creation of high-end jewelry.

The specimen in this lot is a slice, rectangular, with a favorable weight-to-surface-area ratio, in which we can see the Widmanstätten lines as well as some inclusions with dark tones, in this classic meteorite that should not be missing from any collection.

A fantastic specimen to add to your collection. Do not miss this opportunity!

All of our meteorites come with an IMCA certificate (International Meteorite Collectors Association), which guarantees the authenticity of all our meteorites for life. Buy with confidence.

Best regards and our kindest wishes.

CRATER METEORITES

The Gibeon meteorite is among the most valued and sought-after by collectors worldwide. It is a metallic meteorite that fell in present-day Namibia in prehistoric times, and was used for the manufacture of weapons and tools by the inhabitants of that era, although it was first discovered by Westerners in 1836.

It is a fine octahedrite, of great external and internal beauty, and is commonly used for the creation of high-end jewelry.

The specimen in this lot is a slice, rectangular, with a favorable weight-to-surface-area ratio, in which we can see the Widmanstätten lines as well as some inclusions with dark tones, in this classic meteorite that should not be missing from any collection.

A fantastic specimen to add to your collection. Do not miss this opportunity!

All of our meteorites come with an IMCA certificate (International Meteorite Collectors Association), which guarantees the authenticity of all our meteorites for life. Buy with confidence.

Best regards and our kindest wishes.

CRATER METEORITES

Details

Name of meteorite
Gibeon Iron Meteorite (Namibia, 1836)
Type of meteorite
Slice -Widmanstätten Pattern-
Weight
55.2 g
Origin (region/city)
Gibeon
Country of origin
Namibia
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