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Martian Meteorite - Complete Specimen
27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New YorkSold for US$5,185 inc. premium
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Martian Shergottite - NWA 4857
Northwest Africa
Martian meteorites are so rare that only small slices are generally available for sale; here is a complete specimen which would enhance any serious meteorite collection. Formed at the same time as our solar system 4.5 billion years ago, the origin of Martian meteorites is determined by chemical analysis and age. This complete specimen of NWA 4857 was found to be a rare basaltic Martian shergottite with vesicular glass pockets and trapped melt inclusions. It displays approximately 40 percent of its original dark brown fusion crust which formed during its fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere. Here is a rare opportunity to own a complete meteorite from the planet Mars. Weighs 3.64 grams; Measures 15 x 15 millimeters
Northwest Africa
Martian meteorites are so rare that only small slices are generally available for sale; here is a complete specimen which would enhance any serious meteorite collection. Formed at the same time as our solar system 4.5 billion years ago, the origin of Martian meteorites is determined by chemical analysis and age. This complete specimen of NWA 4857 was found to be a rare basaltic Martian shergottite with vesicular glass pockets and trapped melt inclusions. It displays approximately 40 percent of its original dark brown fusion crust which formed during its fiery descent through Earth's atmosphere. Here is a rare opportunity to own a complete meteorite from the planet Mars. Weighs 3.64 grams; Measures 15 x 15 millimeters

