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Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale
- Genuine Mars Rock Meteorite Specimen
- This is a tiny piece that is encapsulated in a case with an identification label
- Housed in a 6″ x 8″ Riker Mount
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Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale – Genuine Martian Meteorites
A Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale gives collectors the rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of another planet. Martian meteorites began as rocks on or beneath the surface of Mars. Then, powerful asteroid impacts blasted some of these rocks into space. Eventually, a small number reached Earth and fell to the ground as meteorites.
How Martian Meteorites Reach Earth
First, a large asteroid strikes Mars with tremendous force. As a result, pieces of Martian rock can reach speeds high enough to escape the planet’s gravity. Next, these rocks travel through space for thousands or even millions of years. Finally, some enter Earth’s atmosphere and survive the journey to the surface. Therefore, each Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale has an extraordinary planetary history.
Types of Meteorites From Mars
Most known Martian meteorites belong to groups historically called SNC meteorites. These include shergottites, nakhlites, and chassignites. In addition, scientists recognize other unusual Martian meteorite types. These specimens represent several different types of Martian rock.
Shergottites make up a large portion of known Martian specimens. Meanwhile, nakhlites contain abundant clinopyroxene and formed through volcanic processes. Chassignites, however, contain abundant olivine. Consequently, these meteorites provide important clues about the geological history of Mars.
Collecting a Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale
Collectors value genuine Martian meteorites because they represent actual material from another planet. Therefore, buyers should look for documented specimens with reliable identification and provenance. Although many specimens remain small, each authentic Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale creates a remarkable physical connection between Earth and Mars.
Scientific Identification of Martian Rocks
Scientists study mineral composition, chemistry, age, and trapped gases to identify rocks from Mars. Most importantly, gases preserved within some specimens closely match measurements of the Martian atmosphere collected by spacecraft. Therefore, scientific testing provides strong evidence for their Martian origin.
Trusted Source for Genuine Meteorites
Prehistoric Fossils has supplied genuine fossils, meteorites, minerals, and natural history specimens since 1997. We carefully identify our specimens and provide identification information with purchases. Whether you are an advanced collector, educator, or new enthusiast, a Mars Rock Meteorite For Sale can make an exceptional addition to your collection.
