{"title":"NWA 2737 - Martian Chassignite","description":"\u003cp\u003eNWA 2737 is a rare Martian Chassignite found in Morocco in 2000. Chassignites are one of the least common Martian meteorite groups, named after the historic Chassigny fall, and represent olivine-rich igneous material from Mars. NWA 2737 was recovered as nine fragments with a combined mass of around 611 g, making it a very limited and scientifically important Martian meteorite. Its classification within the SNC Martian meteorite group was first suggested by its similarity to Chassigny and later confirmed through chemical measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNWA 2737 specimens are dominated by olivine-rich material and show a distinctive Chassignite texture rather than the basaltic character of many Shergottites. Published work describes mineral and chemical features consistent with Martian origin, along with unusual sulfide and metal-rich assemblages linked to shock processes within the Martian crust. This gives NWA 2737 particular importance for understanding Martian mantle-derived rocks and the impact events that affected them before ejection from Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying NWA 2737 provides valuable insight into Martian igneous history, mantle composition, shock alteration, and the diversity of meteorites from the Red Planet. For collectors, it offers a scarce opportunity to acquire material from one of the rarest Martian meteorite groups, with strong scientific context and limited available mass. Each specimen represents genuine material from Mars, formed deep within the planet’s igneous system and delivered to Earth after an extraordinary journey through space.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/nwa-2737-martian-chassignite.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}