GIBEON METEORITE CRYSTAL . Iron, fine octahedrite - IVA . Great Nama Land, Namibia - (25° 30'S, 18° 0'E). ...

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GIBEON METEORITE CRYSTAL
Iron, fine octahedrite - IVA
Great Nama Land, Namibia - (25° 30'S, 18° 0'E)
Throughout this offering there has been reference to the crystalline structure of iron meteorites. The mechanism behind an iron meteorite's crystalline habit is described in the Gibeon Introduction on page 56, and here is a clean crystal revealed in three dimensions. As this meteorite does not have any flight markings and is not shrapnel (see lot 49067) given the clean angles, we know this charming pocketful of wonder-a choice iron meteorite crystal-split apart while resting in the Kalahari. 25 x 22 x 12mm (.984 x .87 x .472 inches) and 26.17 grams.

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