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Gebel Kamil Iron Meteorite (Cleaned) Oriented Shield Shape with Shear Lines - 49.05 grams

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This 49.05 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 has been cleaned and features a metallic iron color. This meteorite has a an oriented shield shape acquired post atmospheric detonation as it fell to Earth. This piece potentially reformed after violently separating from a larger mass of the meteorite. Along with its one-of-a-kind shape, this meteorite also has visible rollover lipping.

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 custom 3D printed display stand, 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 Shrapnel--

Jagged, fragmented pieces of an iron meteorite that were violently torn apart during atmospheric entry or impact with the Earth. These shards often have sharp edges, twisted shapes, and a rough texture, showcasing the immense forces they endured. Unlike whole iron meteorites, shrapnel pieces are typically irregular in form and may display fusion crust, heat-altered surfaces, or stress fractures from their explosive breakup.

--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 (Cleaned) Oriented Shield Shape with Shear Lines - 49.05 grams

$275.00 $300.00 8% Off

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