Name/Title
MeteoriteEntry/Object ID
2002.1.14Description
Chemical Composition: Fe,Ni
Crystal System: Anhedral
Description: Common Name: Meteorite
Chemistry: Si,Fe,Ni
Group: iron-nickel
Location: Gibeon, Namibia, Africa
Description: Large, convex, angular and smooth metallic face with concave smooth back. One end is curled inwards. Color is dark brown with lighter spots of oxidation.
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 Numbers
Number Type
Display Dice NumberOther Number
35Dimensions
Width
3-1/4 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
5-3/8 inWeight
36.96 ozDimension Notes
Dimension taken at widest points.
Weight is in ounces.Location
Location
* Untyped Location
DS-13Room
Delmar Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitInterpretative Labels
Label Type
Numerical Display IndicatorLabel
35
