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| Each meteorite fragment comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, suitable for framing, a sample of which can be found here Each Meteorite fragment has been cut with a diamond saw, polished and acid etched to reveal the "WIDMANSTATTEN PATTERN" Jewels and Diamonds has thousands of meteorites of various sizes from locations around the world. Meteorites are older than the planet Earth and travelled at 7 miles per second (40 times faster than the speed of sound) and survived the crash landing. Specimens above $500 must be paid by certified check. Call us at (352) 621-4653 or Email with your questions or for information on larger meteorites Shipping & Handling Domestic add US $15, delivery in 2 weeks International Sales will be Money Order only, add $25 for insurance, delivery in 4 weeks Delivery could be earlier depending on stock supplies |
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Mineral Species Color Hue Classification Find Approx. Recovered Weight Mineralogical Data Typical Enhancements Meteorites are traditionally named for the place these extra-terrestrial crash-landed. The earth is bombarded by thousands of tiny meteoroids every day. These miniature meteoroids, ranging in size from a grain of sand to pea size, usually don’t survive the minimum 7-mile per second flight through the earth’s atmosphere. These tiny meteoroids produce only a spark of light so faint, that human eyes miss the event altogether. Larger fragments produce shooting stars across the night skies. Still larger extra-terrestrial fragments produce spectacular fireballs. THE LORE Throughout history, many ancient people believed meteoroid showers were warnings from the Gods and foretold of future disasters to come. Many rulers interpreted these natural events to justify their outrageous conduct in some form. History reveals that not a single person lost their life as a direct result of being hit by a meteorite. Unfortunately, many ancient people were, infact, sacrificed, and war(s) were initiated to appease some alleged Draconian interpretation to these natural extra-terrestrial events. History is full of many inherently fascinating stories evoked by meteoroid showers and falls. METHOD OF ENHANCEMENT Many iron-nickel meteorites are heated to remove moisture and soaked in ethanol. Some are heated and usually sprayed with polyurethane to protect the meteorite from moisture, rusting, or flaking. Other meteorites are cut by a diamond saw, polished, and subsequently, acid etched with a mixture of nitric acid and ethanol. After the etching is accomplished, the meteorite is again sprayed with polyurethane sealer. This process reveals a unique “Widmanstatten Pattern” known only to iron-nickel meteorites. Some meteorites are tumble-polished to produce a shiny metallic luster. All iron or iron-nickel meteorites need to be sealed. GENERAL INFORMATION In 1836, experts confirmed that a huge iron-nickel meteorite-strewn field existed in Gibeon, Namibia. Experts originally believed that perhaps a hundred meteorites fell in the Gibeon countryside. Subsequently, it is known that hundreds upon hundreds of meteorites showered not only the Gibeon area, but also a huge part of the Great Namibia territories. “DR. GEM’S”® ADVICE Meteorites are truly a unique heavenly treasure. Older than our planet earth, each Gibeon meteorite fragment has been cut with a diamond saw, polished, and acid etched to reveal the “Widmanstatten Pattern”, and sprayed with a polyurethane sealer. This pattern authenticates genuine IRON-NICKEL meteorites. People of all ages truly enjoy owning a “shooting star” with a Jewels & Diamonds“™ Certificate of Authenticity” suitable for framing. In time, many gifts lose their luster, break, or become obsolete. Meteorites don’t lose their luster, don’t break, and will never become obsolete. They remain unique throughout a lifetime and will always stir-up the dreams within each of us. IMPORTANT NOTE Jewels & Diamonds™ inventories tens of thousands of jewelry, gifts, collectables, and gemstones. Our new website catalog only features a tiny fraction of our store inventory at lower price points. Website consumers will see our selection expand exponentially. Consumers wishing to purchase items beyond our website’s credit card limit MUST make other financial arrangements outside of credit card sales. Jewels & Diamonds™ sells quality jewelry in all price points and beyond reality. Call “Dr. Gem”® today at 352-621-4653 and he’ll assist you personally. |
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METEORITES Mineral Species Color Hue Classification Find Approx. Recovered Weight Recorded Fall Mineralogical Data Typical Enhancements BACKGROUND Meteorites are traditionally named for the place these extra-terrestrial crash-landed. The earth is bombarded by thousands of tiny meteoroids every day. These miniature meteoroids ranging in size from a grain of sand to pea size, usually not surviving the minimum 7 mile per second flight through the earth’s atmosphere. These tiny meteoroids produce only a spark of light so faint that human eyes miss the event altogether. Larger fragments produce shooting stars across the night skies. Still larger extra-terrestrial fragments produce spectacular fireballs. THE LORE Throughout history, many ancient people believed meteoroid showers were warnings from the Gods and foretold of future disasters to come. Many rulers interpreted these natural events to justify their outrageous conduct in some form. History reveals that not a single person lost their life as a direct result of being hit by a meteorite. Unfortunately, many ancient people were, infact, sacrificed, and war(s) were initiated to appease some alleged Draconian interpretation to these natural extra-terrestrial events. History is fully of many inherently fascinating stories evoked by meteoroid showers and falls. METHOD OF ENHANCEMENT Many iron-nickel meteorites are heated to remove moisture and soaked in ethanol. Some are heated and usually sprayed with polyurethane to protect the meteorite from moisture, rusting, or flaking. Other meteorites are cut by a diamond saw, polished, and subsequently, acid etched with a mixture of nitric acid and ethanol. After the etching is accomplished, the meteorite is again sprayed with polyurethane sealer. This process reveals a unique “Widmanstatten Pattern” known only to iron-nickel meteorites. Some meteorites are tumble-polished to produce a shiny metallic luster. All iron or iron-nickel meteorites need to be sealed. GENERAL INFORMATION Recorded Chinese history states that in the 11th year of the Ming Dynasty (Emperor Zhengde) during the month of May 1516. . . “Stars fell down from a northwest direction, five or six fold long, waving like snakes and dragons, bright like lightning, then disappeared in seconds”. The Nantan County’s archives ends there with no additional information. In 1958, the “New China” requested it’s citizenry to relinquish unwanted steel and sent everyone out scouring the countryside looking for new iron ore deposits. Several of the Nantan County farmers devised small smelting operations after finding heavy iron rocks. Unfortunately, no matter how hard they tried, the iron rocks wouldn’t melt. Baffled by the mystery, locals contacted the Chinese government for help. Geologists were sent to Nantan to investigate. After scientific examination, it was determined that the heavy iron rocks were infact meteorites. We now know that the Nantan meteorite shower covered approximately 30 square miles and was infact a minimum of Nineteen (19) showers. Although 9500 kilograms (20,947.50 lbs.) of iron-nickel meteorites crash-landed in Nantan, recorded history doesn’t reveal a single death. These fiery extra-terrestrial meteorites were hurling through the Chinese skies forty times faster than the speed of sound (7 miles per second) and must have produced huge sonic booms. One can only imagine the rampant fear experienced by a fifteen-century farmer when the sky exploded with fireballs crashing to earth. “DR. GEM’S”® ADVICE Meteorites are truly a unique heavenly treasure. Older than our planet earth, each Nantan meteorite fragment is properly polished, sealed, documented, and 100% guaranteed. People of all ages truly enjoy owning a “shooting star” with Jewels & Diamonds™ “Certificate of Authenticity”. In time, many gifts lose their luster, break, or become obsolete. Meteorites don’t lose their luster, don’t break, and will never become obsolete. They remain unique throughout a lifetime and will always stir-up the dreams within each of us. IMPORTANT NOTE Jewels & Diamonds™ inventories tens of thousands of jewelry, gifts, collectables, and gemstones. Our new website catalog only features a tiny fraction of our store inventory at lower price points. Website consumers will see our selection expand exponentially. Consumers wishing to purchase items beyond our website’s credit card limit MUST make other financial arrangements outside of credit card sales. Jewels & Diamonds™ sells quality jewelry in all price points and beyond reality. Call “Dr. Gem”® today at 352-621-4653 and he’ll assist you personally. |
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