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Gibeon   contributed by jnmczurich, IMCA 2391   MetBul Link


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55.75 kg. 330 x 230 x 220 mm.   Iron, IVA

TKW 26 metric tons. Fall not observed. Found 1836 in Great Namaqualand, Namibia. The fragments of the meteorite in the strewn field are dispersed over an elliptical area 275 km long and 100 km wide.

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Jürgen / jnmczurich writes:
Individual with flight orientation and with one large cavity of (approx.) 125 x 80 x 55 mm.

Due to the heavy weight I call it 'Little Asteriod'.

Distinct regmaglypts. I received it in dirty condition. After soft cleaning with a hand wire brush I found some crust conserved in deeper regmaglypts :-).

In my collection since 1994 .
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John Cabassi
 8/21/2016 7:15:25 PM		 I have to agree with Mendy. I just can't stop looking at this one
Paul Swartz
 8/17/2016 5:28:35 PM		 Dimensions fixed.
J*rgen / jnmczurich
 8/17/2016 3:13:07 PM		 Yes, the crust is very unusual. Wrong dimensions mentioned: Correct are 330 x 270 x 220 mm
Mendy Ouzillou
 8/17/2016 8:01:42 AM		 Crust on a Gibeon?! Wow, what a find. I almost fell out of my chair. Super.
Dr. Mike Reynolds
 8/17/2016 5:01:50 AM		 A terrific Gibeon... could easily be the center piece of any collection!
Graham
 8/17/2016 3:53:05 AM		 Wonderful example jnmczurich.
Graham Macleod
 8/17/2016 3:18:25 AM		 It is indeed a little Asteroid jnmczurich! Beautiful Regg's and a great shape. Cheers.
 

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