A genuine 2.842 g Martian meteorite from the Tissint fall, classified as a shergottite. This small individual represents material ejected from Mars and recovered shortly after its fall, preserving key scientific characteristics.
This specimen 2.842 g belongs to Tissint, a Martian meteorite classified as a shergottite, originating from volcanic processes on Mars.
Ejected from the Martian surface by an impact event, it traveled through space before entering Earth’s atmosphere and falling in Morocco in July 2011. Its rapid recovery ensured the preservation of its original mineralogical and geochemical properties, making it one of the most scientifically valuable Martian meteorites available.
Although compact in size, this individual represents a direct sample of the Martian crust, offering insight into volcanic activity and planetary differentiation on Mars.
The specimen retains a stable exterior with preserved fusion crust, reflecting its passage through Earth’s atmosphere.
Tissint remains one of the key meteorites used in planetary science, and even small specimens such as this one hold significant scientific and collection value.
