Shergottites

Shergottites are the most abundant subgroup of Martian meteorites and represent igneous rocks crystallized from basaltic to ultramafic magmas on Mars. Their name derives from the historic Shergotty fall in India in 1865, one of the first meteorites later recognized as Martian in origin.

Mineralogically and texturally diverse, shergottites record a wide range of magmatic processes within the Martian crust and upper mantle. They are commonly subdivided into basaltic shergottites, olivine-phyric shergottites, and lherzolitic shergottites, reflecting variations in composition, crystal content, and cooling history. Together, these rocks document repeated volcanic activity on Mars over an extended geological timescale.

Shergottites are of particular scientific importance due to their relatively young crystallization ages compared to other Martian meteorites. Their study has provided key insights into Martian mantle heterogeneity, magma evolution, and the thermal history of the planet.

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Zagami – Martian Meteorite End Cut (150.90 g)

Zagami – Martian Meteorite End Cut (150.90 g) 2

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Martian Meteorite Zagami - 150.90 g

MartianZagami150g90

$75,500.00

Zagami – Martian Meteorite, End Cut (150.90 g)Exceptional end cut of the Martian meteorite Zagami, preserving both a natural fusion crust surface and a broad exposed interior. A highly representative specimen from one of the most studied and iconic Martian meteorites.

Tissint – Complete Martian Meteorite with Fusion Crust 220 g

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Tissint – Complete Oriented Martian Meteorite (220 g)

Tissint220g

$176,000.00

Exceptional complete specimen of the Martian meteorite Tissint, weighing 220 g, preserving its entire natural fusion crust. The surface displays well-developed regmaglyptes associated with distinct flow lines, recording dynamic ablation processes during atmospheric entry. A rare example of a large Tissint stone that remained intact upon impact.

Shergottites form the backbone of Martian meteorite research, as their compositional diversity allows direct comparison between different volcanic environments on Mars. Their mineral chemistry and isotopic signatures have been central to reconstructing the planet’s interior structure and magmatic evolution.

While more numerous than other Martian meteorite subgroups, shergottites remain extremely rare on a global scale. Specimens available for acquisition are carefully curated and typically represent small fragments or select pieces preserved for scientific readability and display quality.