Lot 790
Zagami Historic Martian Meteorite. Meteorites from the planet Mars are so rare that usually only small fragments are available for sale. These rare meteorites have been identified as being from Mars because of their oxygen isotope analysis and crystallization age of 150-200 million years. They are younger than most of the meteorites from the asteroid belt that were formed at the same time as the solar system 4.5 Billion Years Ago. It is now believed that most if not all the Martian meteorites originated from one gigantic meteorite impact that left the more recent Zumba crater in the Daedalia Planum on Mars. Zagami was one of the first Martian meteorites found near Zagami Rock, Katsina Province, Nigeria on October 3, 1962. It was an observed fall which makes it even rarer as only a very few Martian meteorites share this distinction. It was designated as a rare Basaltic Martian Shergottite that was ejected from the large impact that occurred on Mars millions of years ago. This sizeable 11 x 10 mm segment weighs .8 gram and has the distinctive fine grained greenish gray basalt matrix that defines the Zagami meteorite and proves its volcanic origin on Mars. It is much larger than the usual grain sized specimens and can be easily studied for detail and held in one's hand for a unique Martian experience. For protection it is contained within a 1.35 x 1.35 inch membrane box which can be removed and examined from all angles and a 4" x 3" Riker mount.
Add $15 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200
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