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Martian Meteorite Dar Al Gani 735. Meteorites from the planet Mars are so rare that usually only small fragments are available for sale. These rare meteorites have been identified as being from Mars because of their chemical analysis and age. They are younger than most of the meteorites from the asteroid belt that were formed at the same time as the solar system 4.5 Billion Years Ago. It is now believed that most if not all the Martian meteorites originated from one gigantic meteorite impact that left the more recent Zumba crater in the Daedalia Planum on Mars.

Dar al Gani 735 was a single 588 gram meteorite found in Libya in 1996 and was designated as a rare Basaltic Martian Shergotite that was ejected from the large impact that occurred on Mars millions of years ago. This large 1 inch x. 7 inch thinly cut segment weighs a hefty 2.399 grams and contains millimeter sized black olivine inclusions in a fine grained greenish gray basalt matrix. It is much larger than the usual grain sized specimens and can be easily studied for detail and held in one’s hand for a unique Martian experience. For protection it is contained within a 4 inch x 3 inch membrane box which can be removed and examined from all angles and a 8.5 inch x 6 inch Riker mount.

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Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.

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