Chassigny – Historic Martian Meteorite Fragment (0.483 g) price is available upon request
Rare fragment of the historic Chassigny meteorite, the type specimen of the chassignite group. An exceptional Martian mantle-derived rock of major scientific and historical importance.
Chassigny – Martian Meteorite (1815 Fall)
This 0.483 g fragment originates from the historic Chassigny meteorite, which fell in 1815 near Chassigny, France, and represents one of the most significant Martian meteorites ever recovered. Chassigny is the type specimen of the chassignite group, a rare class of Martian meteorites dominated by olivine-rich ultramafic compositions.
The fragment is without fusion crust, exposing the interior of this mantle-derived Martian rock. Its pale green to beige coloration reflects a mineralogy dominated by olivine, with subordinate pyroxene and accessory phases, characteristic of deep-seated crystallization within the Martian mantle.
Chassigny occupies a unique place in planetary science. Alongside Shergotty and Nakhla, it provided the foundation for identifying an entire class of meteorites as originating from Mars. Its mineralogical and geochemical signatures have been extensively studied and remain central to our understanding of Martian differentiation and mantle processes.
Due to its historical fall and exceptional scientific importance, Chassigny material is exceedingly rare on the market. This fragment represents an opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of one of the most important Martian meteorites known.
Price is available upon request. Please contact us to discuss acquisition.
