{"product_id":"bird-shaped-complete-gibeon-meteorite-20-g-iron-and-nickel-meteorite-gibeon-namibia","title":"Bird shaped COMPLETE GIBEON METEORITE, 20 g Iron and nickel meteorite, Gibeon, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e A unique “bird” shaped lustrous complete Gibeon Meteorite from Namibia  narrowed towards both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has a unique shape and structure and are remnants of meteors from outer space that have survived the fiery journey through earth's atmosphere and landed on our planet.  \u003cspan\u003e\"The Gibeon is one of the must-have iron meteorites because of its durability, resistance to rust, and varied and interesting shapes.\" (McKenzie, Ronnie (2014). Meteorites: A southern African perspective).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 20 g\u003cbr\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.6 x 1.6 x 1.2 cm \/ 1.8 x 0.6 x 0.4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique “bird” shaped lustrous complete Gibeon Meteorite from Namibia  narrowed towards both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has a unique shape and structure and are remnants of meteors from outer space that have survived the fiery journey through earth's atmosphere and landed on our planet.  \u003cspan\u003e\"The Gibeon is one of the must-have iron meteorites because of its durability, resistance to rust, and varied and interesting shapes.\" (McKenzie, Ronnie (2014). Meteorites: A southern African perspective).\u003c\/span\u003eGibeon meteorites were discovered by the Nama people and used by them to make tools and weapons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1836 the English captain J. E. Alexander collected samples of the meteorite in the vicinity of the Fish River and sent them to London. There John Herschel analyzed them and confirmed for the first time the extraterrestrial nature of the material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term Gibeon encompasses the whole meteoritic material fallen from the sky during this fall. This material is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to the chemical group IVA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNharo has been collecting mineral specimens in Southern Africa since 2002. We focus on bringing a wide variety of unusual, beautiful and energetic minerals to you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more details follow us on :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einstagram: @nharoafrica\u003cbr\u003efacebook.com\/NharoAfrica\/\u003cbr\u003eyoutube.com\/user\/nharo\u003cbr\u003eTwitter: @nharoafrica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nharo!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54076627288427,"sku":"vdv1792041570530","price":136.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/5383\/9467\/files\/bird-shaped-complete-gibeon-meteorite-20-g-iron-and-nickel-meteorite-gibeon-nami_1.jpg?v=1792041575","url":"https:\/\/cattrees.shop\/products\/bird-shaped-complete-gibeon-meteorite-20-g-iron-and-nickel-meteorite-gibeon-namibia","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}