Iron var. Kamacite (meteoric origin) (26 grams)

Gibeon, Mariental District, Hardap Region, Namibia
Miniature, 3.4 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 05/24/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/24/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The well-known Gibeon meteorite fall took place in prehistoric times over a large area (strewn field) of the Hardap Region of Namibia. It is an iron meteorite (iron-nickel alloy) classified as a fine octahedrite. This is a fine sawed slab of this classic material from the find. 23 grams mass.

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