Name/Title
Gibeon MeteoriteEntry/Object ID
2002.1.11Description
Chemical Composition: Fe,Ni
Crystal System: Anhedral
Description: Common Name: Meteorite
Chemistry: Fe,Ni
Group: iron-nickel
Location: Gibeon, Namibia, Africa
Description: Smooth, irregular shape with metallic sheen. Slight pock markings. (large and small)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
A meteorite is a natural object originating in outer space that survives impact with the Earth's surface. Meteorites can be big or small. Most meteorites derive from small astronomical objects called meteoroids, but they are also sometimes produced by impacts of asteroids. When it enters the atmosphere, impact pressure causes the body to heat up and emit light, thus forming a fireball, also known as a meteor or shooting/falling star. The term bolide refers to either an extraterrestrial body that collides with the Earth, or to an exceptionally bright, fireball-like meteor regardless of whether it ultimately impacts the surface.
Type of Fossils Present: None
Hardness: 9 Corundum
Luster: Metallic
Pressure: High
Rock Color: Dark
Rock Origin: Extra-terrestrial
Rock Type: Metamorphic
Surface Process: Not apparent
Texture: Mircocrystalline
Variety: The term Gibeon encompasses the whole meteoritic material fallen from the sky during this fall. This material is classified as iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA
Gibeon meteorites are composed of an iron-nickel alloy containing significant amounts of cobalt and phosphorus. The crystal structure of this meteorite provides a classic example of fine octahedrite and the Widmanstatten pattern is appreciated for its beauty both by collectors and designers of jewellry.Collection
Museum Meteorite CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2002.1Source or Donor
Museum Meteorite CollectionAcquisition Method
Long-term LoanOther Names and Numbers
Other Names
Name Type
New Accession NumberOther Name
2020.10.5Other Numbers
Number Type
Display Dice NumberOther Number
53Dimensions
Width
1-11/16 inDepth
3/4 inLength
1-7/8 inWeight
4.16 ozDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest points.
Weight is in ounces.Dimension Description
New measurements taken 10/3/2020Height
5.3 cmWidth
4.5 cmDepth
1.8 cmWeight
115.8 gLocation
Location
Container
CenterDrawer
Top ShelfShelf
Right, RightWall
WestBuilding
Frieda Smith HallCategory
PermanentMoved By
Steve MillerDate
August 24, 2011Location
Container
n/aDrawer
Top ShelfShelf
Right, RightWall
WestBuilding
Frieda Smith HallCategory
PermanentMoved By
Steve MillerDate
August 24, 2011Location
Container
LeftDrawer
BottomShelf
LeftCabinet
Case #15Wall
WestBuilding
Frieda Smith HallCategory
Permanent
