Martian Meteorite Discovered in 2018 – Complete Individual

Martian Meteorite Discovered in 2018 – Complete Individual
NWA 12269, Martian Shergottite
Northwest Africa
An exciting new discovery, the Martian Shergottite, NWA 12269, was found only last year, in 2018. Meteorites from the planet Mars are so rare that only small fragments are available for sale. These rare meteorites have been identified as originating on Mars by chemical analysis and age. They are younger than most of the meteorites from the asteroid belt which were formed at the same time as the solar system 4.5 billion years ago. The present specimen, exhibiting a maskelynite inclusion, shows no signs of weathering and is in exceptional condition. Weighing 65 grams; Measuring 4 x 3 x 2 centimeters