Lot 1762
An Authenticated Piece of Mars. With all the attention that Mars has been receiving lately, one of the most desired collectibles is a section of a Martian meteorite. This is the only way to touch the Red Planet. Many times more valuable than diamonds, Martian meteorites are among the most exotic substances on earth. As with the moon meteorites, only very large impacts on the Martian surface are powerful enough to eject rocks out of the Martian atmosphere and after several million years, a very few will make their way to earth. Such a meteorite is DAG 476. It was found in the Libyan desert in May 1998. The 2 kg stony meteorite was authenticated as being a Shergottite, Martian meteorite, based on its ratio of oxygen isotopes and other characteristics. This 3mm x 2mm section is in a Ryker mount for protection and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Allow $12 for shipping.
Estimated Value $250 - 500.
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