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Gibeon Meteorite These come from one of the largest meteor-strewn fields found on earth. The Gibeon strewn field extends 40 miles wide and 250 miles long. Scientists believe that this meteorite entered the atmosphere at a 30-degree angle. Most of the fragments of this meteor were found on the top of the ground. The natives of South Africa used this material for tools and weapons. This iron meteorite has in it a unique crystallization known as the Widmanstatten crystal structure, a result of cooling in outer space over billions of years. Assays of the recovered fragments yield 87% iron, 10% nickel, also small nodules of graphite and trolite and traversite. Scientists have also found rare minerals called enstatite and tridymite. These minerals are only found in nuclear fusion. Some of the Gibeon fragments have also yielded silicate inclusions. The Gibeon field was discovered by Europeans in 1836. Meteors are estimated to be between 5 and 6 billion years old, far older than the earth which is estimated to be 4.6 billion years old. |
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The large pieces weigh 2012 gr. (approx. 4.5 pounds) for $1130.00 and 1022 gr. (approx 2.25 pounds) for $575.00. All small pieces are $3.00 per gram. Each comes with a card with the information at the top of this page. This is a great educational tool. Price ranges on the smaller pieces are from $8.00-$145.00. Please email with the weight desired in grams or the approximate price you would like to spend and we will let you know what is available. email us. |
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Customer Service: 1-800-778-3708 8am-8pm CST Phone: 1-651-454-4578 Fax: 1-651-683-0923 |
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Shipping *Shipping to the continental US is included in the price. For shipping costs to other locations please email with shipping address for a quote. |
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Talk to Scott directly with questions or for special requests: 1-651-433-2013 11am -6pm CST |
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All sizes are approximate, fringe tip to finge tip on the warp and the outside edge on the weft. |
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