{"product_id":"gebel-kamil-meteorite-with-shear-lines-fracture-rollover-and-desert-scorched-sienna-patina-106-67-grams","title":"Gebel Kamil Meteorite with Shear Lines, Fracture Rollover, and Desert Scorched Sienna Patina - 106.67 grams","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 106.67 gram iron-nickel meteorite was discovered in Egypt in 2009. It is officially classified as \u003cem\u003eGebel Kamil\u003c\/em\u003e by the International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Sciences. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis meteorite features a \"desert scorched sienna\" patina, characteristic of this meteorite fall. It is a\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e brilliant example of violent forces that tore the meteor's main mass apart as it exploded in Earth's atmosphere. You can see where it was torn from the larger mass with several shear lines and fracture lipping across multiple edges. This specimen has a unique pointed, arrow shape. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGebel Kamil meteorites are a rare ungrouped iron class member, meaning they don't fit into any existing category of iron meteorites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMy YouTube video about the Gebel Kamil meteorite: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NKOLi0Nsj0M\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NKOLi0Nsj0M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOfficial Meteoritical Bulletin Entry for Gebel Kamil: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?code=52031\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lpi.usra.edu\/meteor\/metbull.php?code=52031\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis meteorite is not just a collectible; it’s an educational tool that brings the mystery and science of space directly into your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase includes the exact stone pictured, a Certificate of Authenticity, a display stand, and a lunar surprise 🌙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy 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: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/linktr.ee\/meteocracy\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnique Features of This Meteorite\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Iron Meteorite Patina--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA 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. \u003c!-- notionvc: a81c6adf-7e4f-430c-b23b-f6c0eb39a687 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Shear Lines--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFine, 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.\u003c!-- notionvc: c11f6ce7-26fb-4d4b-907c-6acd448d3ac7 --\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: 5da507f5-dd60-4ea5-9276-2d5fe6c175b9 --\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: c68557d3-b517-4772-bc02-882110e96832 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003c!-- notionvc: b8175d86-b0ed-4c35-83c4-a09372918ac8 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Iron Meteorite--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIron 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.\u003c!-- notionvc: 6f3be967-88f5-4442-b76a-31108dc3c5b8 --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midnight Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49091461677156,"sku":"CSM-358","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/5700\/0292\/files\/CSM3584.jpg?v=1787924649","url":"https:\/\/midnightmeteorites.com\/products\/gebel-kamil-meteorite-with-shear-lines-fracture-rollover-and-desert-scorched-sienna-patina-106-67-grams","provider":"Midnight Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}