NWA 12241 Martian Meteorite – 0.68 g Shergottite from Mars for Sale

NWA 12241 Martian Meteorite – 0.68 g Shergottite from Mars for Sale

This authentic NWA 12241 Martian meteorite is a rare fragment originating from the planet Mars. Classified as a Shergottite, this meteorite formed through volcanic processes on Mars before being ejected into space by a powerful asteroid impact and eventually landing on Earth.

NWA 12241 was reportedly found in Algeria and purchased in August 2018 from a meteorite dealer in Bordj Badji Mokhtar. Mineral studies show a typical Martian Shergottite composition including olivine, clinopyroxene and plagioclase.

With a total known mass of only 1150 grams, this meteorite is relatively scarce, making small fragments highly collectible among meteorite collectors and planetary science enthusiasts.

Official classification can be verified in the Meteorite Bulletin Database:
https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.cfm?code=68491

Meteorite Details

Meteorite: Northwest Africa 12241 (NWA 12241)
Type: Martian meteorite (Shergottite)
Origin: Mars
Find location: Algeria
Weight: 0.68 g