{"product_id":"gebel-kamil-meteorite-in-collectors-coin-egypt-5000-years","title":"Gebel Kamil Meteorite In Collectors Coin (Egypt \u003c 5000 Years Old)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOwn a fragment of an Egyptian meteorite impact with this remarkable Gebel Kamil iron meteorite. This specimen originates from a devastating crater-forming event that occurred less than 5,000 years ago in the remote East Uweinat desert of Egypt, making it one of the youngest well-preserved impact structures on Earth. The impact crater was accidentally discovered in 2009 by Italian researcher Vincenzo De Michele while viewing the East Uweinat region on Google Earth. A joint Italian-Egyptian expedition later mapped the site. The pristine 45-meter Kamil crater left behind thousands of shrapnel-like iron fragments scattered across the desert floor. \u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eBecause of the extremely arid, isolated environment, the crater and the thousands of meteorite shards remain in pristine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eGebel Kamil is classified as an \"ungrouped iron meteorite\" and specifically as an ataxite, a rare \u003c\/span\u003enickel-rich type of iron meteorite. Gebel Kamil is highly prized by collectors for its unique, wind-ablated regmaglypts. Because it is an ataxite, it does not display the classic Widmanstätten crystalline pattern found in many other iron meteorites. It contains approximately 20% nickel and about 0.75% cobalt, along with trace minerals like schreibersite and troilite. The total mass recovered weighed around 1,600 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis individual specimen is \u003cspan class=\"citation-89\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003elegantly set within a custom collector's coin, protecting the delicate rock specimen. It is supplied in a protective membrane floating display case and includes a certificate of authenticity, making it a perfect gift for collectors, science enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to hold a genuine, rare piece of space history discovered in the sands of Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_61383340347dcd15-66\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Gebel Kamil meteorite\u003c\/strong\u003e inset in coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Uweinat Desert, Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Found:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th February, 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified by Tom Kapitany and comes with an individual, numbered certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in an attractive display case, ready for display or gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27g (coin)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures 7cm x 7cm x 2cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Measurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.5cm diameter x 3mm thick coin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1cm x 0.7cm x 0.3cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to add an authenticated Egyptian meteorite to your collection in a beautifully presented format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e meteorite specimen, certificate of authenticity, collectors display case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note, the price is per meteorite coin. The size and appearance of your meteorite may differ slightly to the images shown on our website. Each coin will have a unique number on the back. Product will be selected at random. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease also note, the display stand pictured is for display purposes only and is not included in the sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/littlestarshop.com.au\/blogs\/news\/all-about-meteorites\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTo learn more about meteorites, read our in-depth blog here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50730776559862,"sku":"GEBEL001","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/1352\/7542\/files\/1_5d501163-aa8a-48d3-9905-fbfb53f67b9f.jpg?v=1779852700","url":"https:\/\/littlestarshop.com.au\/products\/gebel-kamil-meteorite-in-collectors-coin-egypt-5000-years","provider":"Little Star Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}