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Photos by Christian Meza, Aerolite Meteorites. Copyright (c) Aerolite Meteorites Inc., 2017.
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5,225 grams. 279 x 136 x 125 mm. Iron, IVA
TKW 26 metric tons. Fall not observed. Found 1836 in Great Namaqualand, Namibia. The fragments of the meteorite in the strewn field are dispersed over an elliptical area 275 km long and 100 km wide.
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Geoff writes:
Everyone knows this famous iron from the Namib Desert. Often,
collectors see the very fine, attractive, embossed etch within and
recall this notable feature when the topic of Gibeon meteorites are
brought up. However, many of these uncut irons will display some of
the most fascinating external sculptural features, shaded with a dark,
gun-metal finish. It is believed that in-flight explosions,
terrestrial weathering (or a combination of both) are responsible for
these unique transmogrifications. Simply a spectacular iron sculpture
to behold!
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Found at the arrow (green or red) on the map below
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Phil C.
4/8/2017 2:39:02 PM |
Though doubtless that it is even more extraordinary
to view in person, it does acquire an extrinsic multi-
sculptural essence in the photos.
Pic.#2-A Wave; as if stretching forth to excavate
some long-buried treasure on the beach.
Pic.#1-A giant space-amoeba; preparing to engulf
a tasty carbon-rich meteoroid.
Pic.#3-(My favorite of the set) A dog laying in the
yard,casually observing the goings-on.
pic.#4- This one is somehow strangely reminiscent
of something from the ancient Egyptian mythos.
Thank you for sharing, Geoff |
John Divelbiss
4/7/2017 12:16:29 PM |
Dual flame exhaust....sweet !! Really nice Geoff |
Jansen Lyons
4/7/2017 10:31:29 AM |
Wow, thank you for the share Geoff! Such an amazing piece for sure. God bless! |
Stephen Amara
4/7/2017 7:00:54 AM |
Hi Geoff, what a beauty!! It's really a stunner from the iron class!! |
Dr. Mike Reynolds
4/7/2017 4:53:45 AM |
This Gibeon is simply a beauty, Geoff! My first reaction upon seeing the photos -- after WOW -- was this meteorite is a work of art; Nature's art!
Thanks for sharing this one... |
MexicoDoug
4/7/2017 12:19:05 AM |
Nice morphology, and and squeaky clean down to the bare metal. Thanks Geoff for sharing this exotic piece! |
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