A complete Martian nakhlite meteorite weighing 25.02 g, preserving its fresh black fusion crust. A rare individual stone, analyzed and confirmed, discovered as a single isolated find. Importante notice! A small portion of the meteorite was cut and used for classification, allowing it to be formally identified as a nakhlite. The remaining mass retains its natural form while benefiting from this scientific validation.
This ensures both authenticity and traceability within the scientific community.
It should be noted that a formal declaration and publication in the Meteoritical Bulletin under an official NWA number remains possible. However, this would require removing an additional portion from the stone in order to reach the standard requirement of approximately 20% of the total mass to be submitted as type specimen.
Such a process would involve further cutting of this complete individual, which is currently preserved in its natural state. The choice between maintaining the integrity of the specimen or pursuing full official registration remains open.
This specimen is a complete Martian nakhlite meteorite, weighing 25.02 g, preserving its original fusion crust over most of its surface. It represents a rare opportunity to acquire an individual stone from this uncommon group of Martian meteorites.
The meteorite has been analyzed and confirmed as a nakhlite, with a small sample removed for official classification, ensuring its scientific authenticity.
This is a complete individual, not a fragment or slice. Its integrity and natural form make it particularly desirable, as complete Martian meteorites are far less common than cut specimens.
The presence of a continuous fusion crust preserves the meteorite exactly as it arrived on Earth.
The specimen displays a dark, fresh fusion crust, typical of calcium-rich achondrites such as nakhlites. This crust formed during atmospheric entry, when the surface of the meteorite melted and rapidly solidified.
Subtle flow lines are visible, indicating aerodynamic heating and movement during its passage through the atmosphere.
Nakhlites are a rare class of Martian meteorites, formed from volcanic rocks and later altered by water on Mars. Their mineralogy and structure provide valuable insight into both magmatic and aqueous processes on the planet.
This specimen belongs to that rare group, making it scientifically significant as well as highly collectible.
This meteorite was discovered as a single isolated stone more than ten years ago. No additional specimens have been recovered in the surrounding area since.
This context reinforces its uniqueness, as it does not belong to a large strewn field but instead represents a standalone discovery.
A small portion of the meteorite was cut and used for classification, allowing it to be formally identified as a nakhlite. The remaining mass retains its natural form while benefiting from this scientific validation.
This ensures both authenticity and traceability within the scientific community.
It should be noted that a formal declaration and publication in the Meteoritical Bulletin under an official NWA number remains possible. However, this would require removing an additional portion from the stone in order to reach the standard requirement of approximately 20% of the total mass to be submitted as type specimen.
Such a process would involve further cutting of this complete individual, which is currently preserved in its natural state. The choice between maintaining the integrity of the specimen or pursuing full official registration remains open.
This specimen will appeal to collectors seeking:
The combination of completeness, freshness, and rarity makes this a particularly strong piece within any Martian collection.
This meteorite represents a direct fragment of the Martian surface, preserved in its natural state. Its complete form, combined with its scientific classification, makes it both a geological and historical object of exceptional interest.
