Gibeon meteorite (art cut - 28.89 carats)

Gibeon, Mariental District, Hardap Region, Namibia
Miniature, 3.3 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm
Start Time: 06/17/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 06/21/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The 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 art cut and polished specimen with rounded edges has classic Widmanstatten patterns. It is eminently suitable for jewelry, as a pendent, or as a collectible. 28.89 carats or nearly 6 grams.

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