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GIBEON METEORITE
Great Nama
Land, Namibia, Africa
Nickel-Iron Meteorite, Fine Octahedrite
This meteorite was first discovered in 1836, although it was known to the
local inhabitants prior to that date. Most specimens show flight markings
and evidence of a violent break up. High nickel content.
Although the date of the impact is not known, the age of crystallization of
the iron-nickel metal in the Gibeon has been dated at 4 billion years.
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Small Gibeon Meteorite specimens from Namibia, Africa. About 1/2 -
3/4" in size and approx. 2 - 6 grams. $16 each
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