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Gebel Kamil Iron Meteorite with Desert Scorched Sienna Patina and Rollover Lipping - 3.97 grams

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This 3.97 gram iron-nickel meteorite was discovered in Egypt in 2009. It is officially classified as Gebel Kamil by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. It features a "desert scorched sienna" patina, characteristic of this meteorite fall. Looking closely, you'll see shear lines where this fragment fractured from the main mass upon impact. Visible rollover lipping is a result of flight orientation formed as the meteorite fell down to earth after a violent explosion in our atmosphere. 

The Gebel Kamil meteorite hit the earth over 5000 years ago with such force that it was torn apart at impact, creating metallic shrapnel from its remnants. These fragments were preserved thanks to the arid climate of the Egyptian desert. The meteorite crater was discovered in 2009 by a scientist searching for historical Egyptian civilization artifacts on Google Earth.  

Gebel Kamil meteorites are a rare ungrouped iron class member, meaning they don't fit into any existing category of iron meteorites. 

Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Gebel Kamil: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=52031

This meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.

Your purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a display case, and a lunar surprise 🌙

My name is Dr. Chris Sanders, and I am a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (Member ID 8303). Purchasing from an IMSA member guarantees you're working with trusted members of the meteorite community. You can watch my free meteorite education videos on YouTube or other social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/meteocracy. 

 

Unique Features of This Meteorite

--Iron Meteorite Patina--

A weathered surface layer that develops over time due to exposure to Earth’s atmosphere and environmental conditions. It often appears as a thin, reddish-brown to black coating caused by oxidation, creating a protective layer of iron oxides and hydroxides.

--Shear Lines--

Fine, parallel grooves etched into the surface of iron meteorite fragments from the Gebel Kamil impact. These lines formed due to intense shock and deformation during the meteorite’s high-velocity collision with Earth, creating a distinctive striated texture. Often accentuated by weathering, shear lines provide a visual record of the extreme forces that shaped the meteorite’s final form.

--Rollover Lip--

A raised, curved edge of melted material that forms along the leading edge of a meteorite as it travels through Earth’s atmosphere. This feature develops when molten material, created by intense frictional heating, is pushed backward and solidifies along the edge due to aerodynamic forces. Rollover lips are commonly seen on oriented meteorites, which maintain a stable flight position, allowing for asymmetrical ablation and fusion crust formation.

--Iron Meteorite--

Iron meteorites likely originate from the cores of differentiated planetesimals or protoplanets that formed early in the solar system’s history. These hefty space rocks are mostly made of iron and nickel. They're like cosmic cannonballs! When cut and polished, many show off a beautiful criss-cross pattern called the Widmanstätten pattern. Iron meteorites are prized by collectors for their striking appearance and durability.

 

Gebel Kamil Iron Meteorite with Desert Scorched Sienna Patina and Rollover Lipping - 3.97 grams

$38.00 $50.00 24% Off

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