This meteorite is a 1883 (4+ lb) gram individual iron with a fascinating, hook-like sculptural shape. The end also features a large ablation bowl, characteristic of some Gibeon samples. The size and features of this meteorite make it a true one-of-a-kind, suitable as a centerpiece for any collection. 

The Gibeon meteorite is a well-known iron meteorite that fell as a vast shower across present-day Namibia, forming one of the largest documented strewn fields on Earth. Long before Western scientific study in the early 1900s, local Namibian tribes discovered and used this meteoritic iron to make tools and weapons, valuing it as a rare natural source of workable metal. Scientifically, Gibeon is classified as a fine octahedrite iron meteorite, composed mainly of iron and nickel. When cut and etched, it reveals Widmanstätten patterns—crystal structures that form only during extremely slow cooling inside the core of a differentiated asteroid

Official Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Gibeon: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=10912

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, and a lunar surprise 🌙

Unique Features of This 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.

--Regmaglypts--

Thumbprint-like indentations found on the surface of some meteorites. They form when the meteorite travels through Earth’s atmosphere, and melting and erosion caused by intense heat and pressure shape these grooves.

--Ablation Bowl--

A smooth, rounded depression formed as the meteorite tears through Earth’s atmosphere. Intense friction heats the outer surface until metal actually melts and is stripped away, and in areas where airflow concentrates or turbulence lingers, that melting becomes especially aggressive. The result is a shallow, scooped-out cavity with softened edges.