(JP¥45,500)
This is a brand new, unused, genuine Gibeon meteorite that has never been displayed in a room. It is not the similar Muonionalusta meteorite. This is a beautiful piece with a near-square cut, a Widmanstätten pattern, and the enjoyment of the surface skin on the back. Gibeon meteorites have been used in luxury watches such as Rolex due to their beauty, but the Namibian government currently prohibits their export, making them difficult to obtain and highly valuable. The Gibeon meteorite is a type of **iron meteorite (tetsu-inseki)** discovered in Namibia, Africa. It is believed to have fallen to Earth approximately 450 million years ago. Main Features The most significant feature of the Gibeon meteorite is the mysterious mesh pattern called the Widmanstätten structure, which appears after processing. Types and Composition: Type: Iron meteorite (meteorite) Main components: Iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni) (approximately 90% iron, approximately 8% nickel) Widmanstätten Structure: When a Gibeon is sliced and the surface is treated with acid (etched), a beautiful geometric mesh pattern appears inside. This pattern is formed by the crystallization of iron and nickel over a very long period of time (at an extremely slow rate of a few degrees per million years), a structure that cannot be replicated on Earth. This structure also serves as proof that the Gibeon is a genuine meteorite. Origin and History Origin: Discovered in the Gibeon region of the Hardap region of Namibia. The name comes from this place name. Discovery: Fragments were first collected by Europeans around 1836, but they were used by local people to make weapons such as spears before that time.
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