The meteorite was discovered by the Nama people and used by them to make tools and weapons, including heads for their assegais.

[2] In 1836[1] the English captain J. E. Alexander collected samples of the meteorite in the vicinity of the Fish River and sent them to London.

[3] The collection displayed on the fountain in Windhoek's Central Business District was proclaimed a National Monument (Category: geology) on 15 February 1950.

[3] The term Gibeon encompasses the total extent of meteoritic material fallen from the sky during this fall.

The crystal structure of this meteorite provides a classic example of fine octahedrite and the Widmanstätten pattern is appreciated for its beauty both by collectors and designers of jewelry.