COMPLETE SLICE OF A MARTIAN METEORITE — SHERGOTTITE NWA 13187
MARS ROCK – SNC SHERGOTTITE SAHARA DESERT, MALI, NORTH WEST AFRICA
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Price Realised GBP 3,250
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GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000
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Closed: 26 Oct 2021
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COMPLETE SLICE OF A MARTIAN METEORITE — SHERGOTTITE NWA 13187
MARS ROCK – SNC SHERGOTTITE SAHARA DESERT, MALI, NORTH WEST AFRICA
As is the case with the Moon, specimens of the planet Mars are among the most exotic substances on Earth with less than 250 kg (550 lbs) known to exist. The delivery mechanism to Earth was an asteroid impact on Mars that ejected material of the Martian surface into an Earth-crossing orbit. The determination of Martian origin is the result of research conducted by hundreds of scientists throughout the world. In addition to many arcane chemical and isotopic markers, most Martian meteorites have an unusually young crystalline age. The link to Mars was speculative until an analysis was conducted on the glassy inclusions in other suspected Martian meteorites. Within the glass were tiny vugs, and within these vugs were tiny volumes of gas. The gas was analyzed and it matched perfectly with the signature of the Martian atmosphere as reported by NASA’s Viking Missions to Mars in 1976.
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MARS ROCK – SNC SHERGOTTITE SAHARA DESERT, MALI, NORTH WEST AFRICACOMPLETE SLICE OF A MARTIAN METEORITE — SHERGOTTITE NWA 13187Estimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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In excellent condition noting some mill marks to reverse.
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MARS ROCK – SNC SHERGOTTITE SAHARA DESERT, MALI, NORTH WEST AFRICACOMPLETE SLICE OF A MARTIAN METEORITE — SHERGOTTITE NWA 13187Estimate: GBP 3,000 - 5,000
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