Lot 745
Own a Piece of Mars: Martian Meteorite Cut Section of NWA 4857. Meteorites from the planet Mars are so rare that only small fragments are available for sale. These rare meteorites have been identified as being from Mars because of their chemical analysis and age. 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. In 2007 in the Sahara desert of Morocco a number of small individual meteorites with a total weight of less than 200 grams were found and submitted for analysis. This Martian meteorite (named NWA 4857) was found to be a rare Basaltic (volcanic) Martian Shergotite with vesicular gas pockets and trapped melt inclusions and represents one of the freshest Martian Shergotites found. This specimen is fairly large 12 x 11 mm weighing .9 grams and has a brown and gray brecciated matrix with flecks of iron-nickel metal widely scattered throughout. There is some original fusion crust on one of the edges. Presented in a 5½ x 4½" Riker mount. Estimate Value $900 - UP
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