Martian Meteorite Nakhlite | Hassi Messaoud 001
Martian Meteorite Nakhlite | Hassi Messaoud 001
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| Destination | # days** | Starting at |
| Domestic (NL) | 1 - 2 | €6,95 |
| Mainland Europe | +/- 5 | €12,95 |
| Non-EU Europe | +/- 7 | €14,95 |
| USA | 5 - 7 | $35 |
| Australia | +/- 20 | €23,95 |
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Type: Martian meteorite, nakhlite
Size: +/- 0.01" = 2,5mm
Weight: <0,05 g
Location: El Borma, Ouargla region, Algeria
Discovery date: 11 March 2020
A specimen of Hassi Messaoud 001, officially classified as a Martian nakhlite meteorite. This material originated on Mars before reaching Earth, where it was discovered in Algeria in 2020. Only 75 grams found.
The meteorite is dominated by augite, alongside plagioclase and olivine. Its nakhlite classification reflects its abundance of augite, formed through the accumulation of crystals during cooling.
The official classification identifies its Martian origin through mineral chemistry, including iron to manganese ratios in olivine and pyroxene and the composition of plagioclase.
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Included: certificate of authenticity by Alienrocks and specimen label in display box.
