Alien Rocks Hassi Messaoud meteorites from Mars, 0.1–0.2 grams

Martian Meteorite Hassi Messaoud 001

The authentic Hassi Messaoud 001 Martian meteorite offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a real piece of a cosmic body that fell from the sky. It serves as an exceptional and deeply meaningful gift to surprise your friends, family, and acquaintances on special occasions like Christmas or birthdays.

Key advantages

• Guaranteed Authenticity: Verified by the supplier's official membership in the I.M.C.A. (International Meteorite Collectors Association), membership numbers 3850 and 8785.
• Strictly Limited: The total number of available pieces is highly restricted.
• Unique Specimen: Each individual item is entirely unique in shape, appearance, and character.
• Rare Origin: A genuine fragment of volcanic rock from Mars, representing a highly prized collector's item.

Product description

The Hassi Messaoud 001 meteorite was discovered on 11 March 2020 near the town of El Borma, Algeria. It had an extremely limited total mass of just 75 grams and is officially classified as a nakhlite. Nakhlites are an exclusive group of Martian meteorites named after the famous Nakhla meteorite, which was the first of its kind ever found.

Geologically, nakhlites are eruptive rocks rich in augite that formed from basaltic magma approximately 1.3 billion years ago. They contain distinct augite and olivine crystals. Their crystallization age, when compared to crater counts across various regions of Mars, strongly suggests that the Nakhlites originated in the iconic Tharsis, Elysium, or Syrtis Major Planum volcanic regions of Mars.

Each individual specimen is unique, and the exact weight varies within the specified range. Please note that the visual size of the meteorite depends entirely on its weight; therefore, the product image serves as a general representation. SkyHunters ensures access to high-quality astronomical specimens accompanied by expert background details for astronomy enthusiasts.

Technical specifications

Package contents

• Genuine Hassi Messaoud 001 Martian meteorite specimen (0.1 - 0.2g)