GIBEON METEORITE - COMPLETE SLICE OF AN IRON METEORITE
Iron, fine octahedrite
Gibeon, Great Nama Land, Namibia

Similar to the previous lot, the gleaming etched surface of this complete slice showcases Gibeon's fine crystalline internal structure - a pattern that can only derive from unearthly origins and thus is diagnostic in the identification of an iron meteorite. This specimen also contains Neumann bands, the result of a violent impact and consequent shocking of material in space. It should be noted that the majority of Gibeon iron meteorites are not aesthetic objects - unlike the wondrously sculptural lot 41219 - but prosaic lumps of nickel-iron, less attractive as a whole, yet perfect for subdivision. Displaying the captivating, radiant beauty of an iron meteorite's internal structure and external crust, this is a select example. 241 x 129 x 5 mm (9.5 x 5 x 0.2 inches) and 905.1 grams (2 pounds).

Estimate: $1,300 - $1,800