Gibeon Meteorite - Namibia
Gibeon Meteorite - Namibia
Year found: 1836 Classification:
Iron, IVA fine octahedrite
Gibeon meteorites are composed of iron, nickel and small amounts of cobalt and classified as a fine octahedrite iron meteorite. The strewnfield for Gibeon meteorites is perhaps the largest in the world. Masses of this iron meteorite both large and small have been found and total approximately 26 tons. This piece has been cut and etched so you can see the pattern. It also has a part of the outer crust as well.
1.9 grams
0.65 x 0.35 x 0.25 inches