NWA 13441 Martian Meteorite. Martian (shergottite) . Algeria . Found: 2019. ...

Description

NWA 13441 Martian Meteorite
Martian (shergottite)
Algeria
Found: 2019

This blocky complete individual specimen represents a Martian Shergottite Meteorite found in 2019 in Algeria and classified as NWA 13441. This fascinating, dimensional piece weighs 57 grams and exhibits rugged exterior textures with a mix of black and green hues over numerous uneven surfaces. This rock from space is an exceptional Olivine-Phyic, which lacks fusion crust, but features a porphyritic, igneous texture and an outstanding shape. A piece of the Red Planet like this is not likely to be seen very often. This represents the Main Mass of this meteorite, of which the Total Known Weight is only 84.7 grams.
Overall Measurements: 1.50 x 1.43 x 1.35 inches (3.82 x 3.63 x 3.43 cm), weighs 57 grams

[Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]



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