Gebel Kamil meteorite Specimen - 117 g - (1)

The Gebel Kamil meteorite is a unique specimen found in the Egyptian desert, weighing 117 grams in this example. It is classified as a pallasite, a rare type of stony-iron meteorite composed of nickel-iron metal and olivine crystals, making it visually striking and scientifically significant. Pallasites are believed to originate from the core-mantle boundary of differentiated asteroids. The distinctive mixture of metal and translucent olivine makes such meteorites prized among collectors and researchers. Gebel Kamil specimens are noted for their quality preservation, offering insight into planetary formation and the materials comprising early solar system bodies.