{"title":"Martian","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Martian meteorite is a rock that formed on Mars and was ejected from the planet by an impact event, traveling through space before landing on Earth as a meteorite. These meteorites provide valuable insights into Mars' geological history and composition, as they contain elemental and isotopic compositions similar to those found on the Martian surface. Martian meteorites are classified into three main types: shergottites, nakhlites, and chassignites, each with distinct characteristics and origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crusted-martian-nakhlite-meteorite-paired-with-nwa-10645-8-10g","title":"Crusted Martian Nakhlite Meteorite paired with NWA 10645 - 8.10g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNakhlites are a group of Martian meteorites, named after the first one, Nakhla meteorite. Nakhlites are igneous rocks that are rich in augite and were formed from basaltic magma about 1.3 billion years ago on Mars.  The nakhlite meteorites, named after El Nakhla, a village in the Beheira Governorate in\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eNorthern Egypt where they were first discovered, contains evidence of water activity on Mars that occurred millions of years ago.  They contain augite and olivine crystals. Their crystallization ages, compared to a crater count chronology of different regions on Mars, suggest the nakhlites formed on the large volcanic construct of either Tharsis, Elysium, or Syrtis Major Planum.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTharsis is a vast volcanic plateau centered near the equator in the western hemisphere of Mars.  This region is home to the largest volcanos in our solar system.  Elysium, in the eastern hemisphere of Mars, is the second largest volcanic region on the planet, after Tharsis. The largest shield volcano, Elysium Mons, is at center.  Syrtis Major Planum is a \"dark spot\" (an albedo feature) located in the boundary between the northern lowlands and southern highlands of Mars just west of the impact basin Isidis in the Syrtis Major quadrangle. It was discovered, on the basis of data from Mars Global Surveyor, to be a low-relief shield volcano.  Scientists believe that this piece of Mars came from one of these three locations on the red planet! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe weight of this piece is 8.10g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe measurements are about 22x20x15mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Hunter Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43007962808565,"sku":"","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4969\/8293\/products\/20220719_170032.jpg?v=1658278644"},{"product_id":"nwa-14714-shergottite-martian-polished-end-cut-23-7g","title":"NWA 14714 Shergottite Martian Polished End Cut - 23.7g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful end cut of shergottite Martian.  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful end cut of shergottite Martian.  Shergottites is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the most abundant (50 out of 61) and the most diverse of the Martian meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e subgroups. 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They are commonly divided into three types: basaltic, lherzolitic, and olivine–phyric (or olivine–orthopyroxene–phyric) shergottites.  Lately, it's been very difficult to find.  The total known weight of NWA 14714 is 4 kilos.  It was found in Algeria back in 2021.  Not all Martian is green like this which makes it one of the more sought-after Martian meteorites.  It was officially classified by Dr. Carl Agee as \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMartian basaltic shergottite.  This is your chance to own a real piece of the red planet.  Mars is home to the biggest volcanos in our solar system!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe weight of this piece is 23.6 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe measurements are about 74x53x3mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Hunter Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576397988085,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4969\/8293\/products\/2222_4f3a8607-3b38-4e8d-976c-69fe1ba444b0.jpg?v=1673140043"},{"product_id":"plateau-du-tademait-008-martian-shergottite-1-gram-dust-pendant","title":"Plateau du Tademait 008 Martian Shergottite 1 gram Dust Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful necklace is stainless steel and glass.  It contains 1 gram of Plateau du Tademait 008 Martian shergottite dust.  It comes with a COA as well as a black velvet gift box making this a great gift idea for a moon lover or someone who wants something different!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is what happens when we cut meteorites.  Crumbs and dust break off and collect within the saw.  These are cool to collect as is or use for something else such as fillable glass pendants or even a tattoo.  You have to find a tattoo artist who is willing to do it, but you actually can get Martian dust added to the ink of a tattoo.  I will include a COA with each jar.  This Martian was classified by Dr. Carl Agee at the University of New Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe chain is about 21 inches long from end to end.  It is removeable from the pendant.  Both the pendant and chain are mode from stainless steel.  The top screws on and off so you can remove the dust if you wish to.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Hunter Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43798281453813,"sku":"","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/4969\/8293\/products\/20230401_163735_1.jpg?v=1681173226"},{"product_id":"nwa-14714-shergottite-martian-polished-meteorite-end-cut-55-4g","title":"NWA 14714 Shergottite Martian Polished Meteorite End Cut - 55.4g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful end cut of shergottite Martian.  Shergottites is the most abundant (50 out of 61) and the most diverse of the Martian meteorite subgroups. 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The discovery occurred by chance during a local field survey, where the distinctive surface features of the stones drew the attention of the field researchers. Purchased by Ali Muftah in 2025.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePhysical characteristics: The total collected mass was approximately 2 kg. The deposit samples display an exterior partially covered with dark, slightly abraded fusion crust. Sawcut surface reveals many distinctive mm-sized brown-green olivine phenocrysts set in light tan-colored, fine-grained groundmass.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePetrography: (C. Agee, UNM) Electron microprobe analysis of a polished mount shows this meteorite to be an olivine-phyric shergottite. Olivine phenocrysts display core-rim igneous zoning. Plagioclase has been converted to maskelynite. Fine-grained pigeonite and maskelynite make up the groundmass. 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