{"title":"Gibeon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"224\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eGibeon\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the world's most celebrated iron meteorites and a favourite among collectors for its exceptional crystalline structure.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eRecovered across the \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eGreat Namaqualand region of Namibia\u003c\/strong\u003e, Gibeon is an officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eIVA Fine Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e iron meteorite. The meteorite fell to Earth during prehistoric times and was first used by indigenous communities to manufacture tools and weapons long before its scientific significance was recognised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eFormed approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e4.56 billion years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e during the birth of the Solar System, Gibeon crystallised slowly within the core of its parent asteroid. This exceptionally slow cooling produced the distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eWidmanstätten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, an interlocking crystal structure that becomes visible when prepared slices are polished and etched. These natural metallic patterns cannot be artificially reproduced, making every prepared Gibeon specimen unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eToday, Gibeon remains one of the most recognisable and scientifically important iron meteorites. Its stability, attractive crystalline structure and historical significance have made it one of the most sought-after meteorites for collectors, museums and educational collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eOur collection showcases Gibeon specimens selected for their provenance, recognised classification and scientific significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eAs our collection continues to grow, additional Gibeon specimens and preparations will be added.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14m44eq\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1856\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1564\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1579\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1622\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1632\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGibeon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1650\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteorite Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1668\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIron Meteorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1686\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1710\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIVA Fine Octahedrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1726\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFind or Fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1734\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1757\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCountry of Recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1768\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNamibia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1780\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLocality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1801\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGreat Namaqualand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1822\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1856\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Database\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7j574a\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eWhy Collect Gibeon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mkcbog\" data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eOfficially classified as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eIVA Fine Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e iron meteorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xsccsp\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003eDisplays the famous \u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eWidmanstätten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e when polished and etched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fuoxwb\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eFormed approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e4.56 billion years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rmjk06\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eRecovered from the Great Namaqualand region of Namibia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v3kcho\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eEvery specimen is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"180yr76\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eAn exceptional addition to meteorite and planetary science collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hvay18\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eFeatured Specimens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eOur collection may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vrffxx\" data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eRaw Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10rh1y3\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eComplete Individuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12cvz1v\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eCut Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lqev57\" data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003ePolished Slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fvf0c0\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eEtched Slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bhujew\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eCollector Display Specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2517\"\u003eAs our collection grows, additional Gibeon specimens and preparations will become available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r8frcv\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sb17k1\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003eWhat is Gibeon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eGibeon is an officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eIVA Fine Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e iron meteorite recovered in Namibia and one of the world's best-known iron meteorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ssztv2\" data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eWhy is Gibeon famous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2908\"\u003eGibeon is renowned for producing one of the finest examples of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eWidmanstätten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, a natural crystalline structure visible after polishing and etching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10goqq0\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eWhat is the Widmanstätten pattern?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eThe Widmanstätten pattern is an interlocking crystal structure formed as iron-nickel meteorites cooled extremely slowly inside their parent asteroid over millions of years. It is a natural feature unique to certain iron meteorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t2d59r\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003eWhere was Gibeon found?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003eGibeon was recovered from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eGreat Namaqualand\u003c\/strong\u003e region of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eNamibia\u003c\/strong\u003e, where numerous masses have been discovered across a large strewn field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"61s9h8\" data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eAre all Gibeon specimens the same?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eNo. Every specimen differs naturally in size, shape, metallic structure, weathering and crystalline pattern, making each example unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jmb2nj\" data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eYou may also be interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"52cvwt\" data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3615\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/meteorite-specimens\" title=\"Meteorite Specimen\"\u003eMeteorite Specimens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11cpzod\" data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/iron-meteorites\" title=\"Iron Meteorite\"\u003eIron Meteorites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19k2uuz\" data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/meteorites-by-name\" title=\"Meteorite By Name\"\u003eMeteorites by Name\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12pv3af\" data-start=\"3655\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/muonionalusta-meteorites\" title=\"Muonionalusta\"\u003eMuonionalusta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ev2kq0\" data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3685\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/sikhote-alin\" title=\"Sikhote - Alin\"\u003eSikhote-Alin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raw-gibeon-meteorite-specimen","title":"Raw Gibeon Meteorite Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"267\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover an individually catalogued \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eRaw Gibeon Meteorite Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, an officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eIVA Fine Octahedrite\u003c\/strong\u003e iron meteorite recovered from the Great Namaqualand region of Namibia.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eEach specimen is presented in its natural raw condition, displaying its own distinctive combination of shape, regmaglypts, weathering and metallic surface characteristics. The exact numbered specimen shown in the photographs is the meteorite you will receive. An exceptional addition to meteorite collections, geological displays and planetary science collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jj33nq\" data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eChoosing Your Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eEach Gibeon meteorite has been individually catalogued with a unique GeoFossils specimen number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"883\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"771\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecimen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"781\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"810\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"820\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e177\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"830\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"843\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"840\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e179\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"843\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"850\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"853\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"860\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e181\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"870\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e182\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"880\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e183\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eYou will receive the exact numbered specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr6efq\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eThese specimens are supplied in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003enatural raw condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No cutting, polishing, stabilisation or enhancement has been carried out, preserving their original exterior, natural weathering and geological character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a28z65\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eWhy Choose This Specimen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1867\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1282\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1293\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1342\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eExact specimen supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1406\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eThe photographed meteorite is the specimen you will receive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNatural raw condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1502\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePreserves the original exterior and naturally weathered appearance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1529\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIndividually catalogued\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1592\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEach specimen has its own GeoFossils identification number.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1619\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial classification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1676\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRecognised as an IVA Fine Octahedrite iron meteorite.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1699\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNamibian provenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1762\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRecovered from the renowned Great Namaqualand strewn field.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1783\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCollector quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1867\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAn outstanding addition to meteorite, geology and planetary 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data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1965\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eGibeon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1991\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2017\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRaw Meteorite Specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2035\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMeteorite Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2053\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eIron Meteorite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2071\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2201\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2208\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRaw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2221\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2229\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11kwdip\" data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003eGreat Namaqualand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eNamibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"156js83\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eThis specimen is from the officially recognised \u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eGibeon\u003c\/strong\u003e meteorite and has been sourced through trusted meteorite suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eRobert Robinson, Managing Director of GeoFossils, is a member of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eInternational Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA No. 7412).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xymjcr\" data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"380c5h\" data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2650\"\u003eStore in a dry environment away from excessive humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nihbyq\" data-start=\"2651\" 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