Buy Massive Gibeon Meteorite Full Slice 869g

Buy Massive Gibeon Meteorite Full Slice 869g – Stunning Etch & Large Troilite Inclusions

This is not something you see every day — a rare, museum-quality Gibeon meteorite full slice weighing a substantial 869 grams. Gibeon meteorites of this size, condition, and quality are becoming increasingly scarce, making this a truly investment-grade specimen for any serious collector.

What sets this piece apart is its exceptionally sharp etch, revealing a highly detailed Widmanstätten pattern — a hallmark of authentic iron meteorites. The Gibeon Meteorite Full Slice also showcases multiple large troilite inclusions, which add striking visual contrast and further enhance its scientific and aesthetic value.

This Gibeon Meteorite Full Slice was cut and etched to the highest standards, showcasing the incredible crystalline structure that only forms in the vacuum of space over millions of years. It’s a true centerpiece for display or collection, combining natural history, science, and cosmic art in one remarkable object.

The Gibeon meteorite is one of the most famous and widely studied iron meteorites, known for both its scientific significance and aesthetic appeal. It originated from the core of an ancient planetary body that broke apart during the early formation of the solar system. The meteorite is believed to have fallen in prehistoric times, but it was discovered in 1836 near the town of Gibeon in Namibia, in what is now southern Africa. Scattered over a wide strewn field, fragments were first collected by the Nama people and later brought to the attention of European scientists. Due to the high quality and consistent structure of its metal, it has been used for both research and artistic purposes, and the Namibian government now protects any remaining pieces under cultural heritage laws.

Composed primarily of iron and nickel, the Gibeon meteorite is classified as a fine octahedrite and is particularly renowned for its spectacular Widmanstätten pattern. This intricate crystalline structure forms naturally over millions of years as the molten metal cools at an extremely slow rate in space—just a few degrees every million years. When etched with acid after being sliced and polished, the Gibeon meteorite reveals a beautiful lattice of intersecting bands, showcasing the intergrowth of kamacite and taenite alloys. Its stability, fine grain, and striking patterns make it a favorite among collectors, jewelers, and museums around the world.