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Meteorite (Iron-Fine Octahedrite) from Gibeon Fall, Nico Farm, near the railroad station of Asab, Namibia

 
Meteorite (Iron-Fine Octahedrite) from Gibeon Fall, Nico Farm, near the railroad station of Asab, Namibia

Meteorite (Iron-Fine Octahedrite) from Gibeon Fall, Nico Farm, near the railroad station of Asab, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 49851
Mineral:Meteorite (Iron-Fine Octahedrite)
Locality:Gibeon Fall, Nico Farm, near the railroad station of Asab, Namibia
Description:Sawn section of a Gibeon meteorite with etched surfaces exhibiting distinct Widmanstätten pattern from a fall that occurred approximately 12,000 years ago. Weight 14.9 grams
Overall Size:18x16x6 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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