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19.03g Martian Meteorite Shergottite Stunning Slice I NWA 16136 - TOP METEORITE For Sale
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19.03g Martian Meteorite Shergottite Stunning Slice I NWA 16136 - TOP METEORITE:
$7200.00
Offer: 19.03 gram Martian meteorite. This is an exceptional specimen of the diabasic basaltic shergottite NWA 16136.Class: Martian Meteorite
Subclass: Basaltic Shergottite
Mass: 19.03g
Dimensions:46.6mm x 29.75mm x 7.57mm
Official name: NWA 16136
Year found:2023
Country: Northwest Africa
Description: An amazing 19.03 gram NWA 16136 martian meteorite slice.This is a martian meteorite, ejected by an impact on the surface of Mars with sufficient force to send ejecta out of Mar's gravity well, and ultimately to Earth.
What you get: 19.03 gram NWA 16136 Martian meteorite specimen as shown, membrane storage/display box, signed Certificate of Authenticity
I offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy. SEE OFFICIAL METEORITICAL SOCIETY ENTRY BELOW
Northwest Africa 16136
Basic informationName:Northwest Africa 16136
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.Abbreviation:NWA 16136Observed fall:NoYear found:2023Country:(Northwest Africa)Mass:158 Bulletin:MB 112(2023)Martian (shergottite)Recommended:Martian (shergottite) This is 1 of 318 approved meteorites (plus 2 unapproved names) classified as Martian (shergottite).Comments:Approved 29 Sep 2023WriteupWriteup from MB 112:
Northwest Africa 16136(NWA 16136) (Northwest Africa) Purchased: 2023 Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite) History: A single sample weighing 158 g was found in northwest Africa and subsequently sold to a meteorite dealer in the United States. Aerolite Meteorites purchased the stone in 2023. Physical characteristics: Stone is light greenish-gray with a distinctive diabasic texture. Sample bears a striking external resemblance to Gadamis 001. Petrography: Description and classification (A. Love,App) Sample shows diabasic texture composed of up to 1.2cm long twinned, zoned clinopyroxene laths and interstitial lath-shaped masses of maskelynite. Maskelynite also occurs as radiating bundles of smaller lath-shaped crystals, described by AJ Irving as sheafs. Rare symplectites occur at the grain boundaries. Additional minerals and phases are: Ti magnetite, ilmenite, pyrrhotite, a silica polymorph, mesostasis, merrillite and apatite. Geochemistry: (A. Love,App) pigeonite cores(Fs30.5±1.4Wo14.0±2.8, Fe/Mn=29.0±1.4, Mg#=64.5±2.2 n=3); augite cores (Fs24.3±2.0Wo29.2±3.0, Fe/Mn=27.5±1.1 n=15); pigeonite rims (Fs57.3±14.0Wo15.7±2.0, Fe/Mn=35.0±3.5, Mg#=28.9±17.3, n=37); augite rims (Fs45.7±11.5Wo24.6±4.5, Fe/Mn=34.1±2.9, Mg#=39.8±12.8, n=23); Maskelynite (An49.9±5.0Or1.8±0.8, n=8). Classification: Martian achondrite (Basaltic shergottite) Martian achondrite (Basaltic shergottite M-S4 low weathering) Based on textures and mineral compositions, sample is a basaltic shergottite. Specimens: Elizabeth Vieira (Aerolite Meteorites) holds the main mass. A polished thin section a mount and 2 slices weighing 20.5 g are on Deposit atApp. Data from:
MB112
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Line 0:Place of purchase:MoroccoDate:P 2023Mass (g):158Pieces:1Class:Martian (shergottite)Shock stage:M-S4Weathering grade:lowFerrosilite (mol%):30.5±1.4; 24.3±2.0; 57.3±14.0Wollastonite (mol%):14.0±2.8; 29.2±3.0; 15.7±2.0Classifier:A. Love, AppType spec mass (g):20.5Type spec location:AppMain mass:Elizabeth Vieira (Aerolite Meteorites)Comments:Submitted by Anthony LoveInstitutions
and collectionsApp: Department of Geology, 572 Rivers St., Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, United States (institutional address; updated 7 Mar 2013)
19.03g Martian Meteorite Shergottite Stunning Slice I NWA 16136 - TOP METEORITE $7200.00
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