Martian Meteorites

Martian meteorites, also known as SNC meteorites (Shergottites, Nakhlites, Chassignites), are fragments of the planet Mars that have been blasted into space by powerful asteroid or comet impacts. Because Mars has a stronger gravitational pull than the Moon, these ejection events require significant force, launching debris beyond the planet’s atmosphere and into solar orbit. Over time, some of these fragments intersect with Earth’s path and are pulled in by gravity, entering our atmosphere as meteors and, in rare cases, surviving to reach the surface as meteorites. Although they represent only a very small percentage of all meteorite finds, Martian meteorites are exceptionally important because they provide direct samples of Mars without the need for a sample-return mission.

 

Martian meteorites are classified as achondrites, since they lack chondrules and instead formed through volcanic and igneous processes on Mars. They are primarily grouped into three main types: shergottites (basaltic rocks formed from relatively recent volcanic activity), nakhlites (clinopyroxenite rocks formed from lava flows), and chassignites (dunite rocks rich in olivine). Some specimens even contain trapped gases that closely match the composition of the Martian atmosphere, as measured by spacecraft, confirming their origin. Their mineralogy and chemistry reveal a planet that was once volcanically active and geologically complex.

 

Studying Martian meteorites offers scientists valuable insights into the Red Planet’s history, including its volcanic evolution, water activity, and atmospheric composition. Because these meteorites originate from different locations across Mars, they provide a broader geological perspective than any single landing site explored by rovers. For collectors and researchers alike, Martian meteorites are among the most sought-after space rocks, offering a tangible connection to one of the most fascinating planets in our solar system.

Martian Meteorite Sub-Groups

Martian Shergottites

Martian Shergottites

Martian Nakhlites

Martian Nakhlites

Martian Chassignites

Martian Chassignites

Martian Meteorite Collections

Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric)

Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric)

NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic)

NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic)

Smeïra 003 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric)

Smeïra 003 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric)

NWA 13227 - Martian Shergottite

NWA 13227 - Martian Shergottite

NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite

NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite

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NWA 13187 Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.26 g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 1.41g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 5.29g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 5.56g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13227 - Martian Shergottite - Partial Slice - 1.5g - Northwest Africa

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 3.5 g - Western Sahara

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 3.24 g - Western Sahara

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 1.14 g - Western Sahara

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 10g - Western Sahara

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 7.5g - Western Sahara

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 5.21g - Western Sahara

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Amgala 001 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 9.46 g - Western Sahara

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NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite - Fragment - 0.063g - Algeria

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.36g - Northwest Africa

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NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6.26g - Northwest Africa

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Smeïra 003 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 3.51g

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