{"title":"Smeïra 003 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmeïra 003 is a rare Martian Shergottite found in Tindouf, Algeria, with the find reported from 2021 and official approval published in 2024. It was reportedly found by a shepherd near Hasi Monir, around 45 km west-northwest of Oum El Assel. With a recorded mass of 174.3 g, Smeïra 003 is a very limited Martian meteorite, representing igneous material formed on Mars before being ejected from the planet by a powerful impact event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmeïra 003 is classified more specifically as an Olivine-Phyric Shergottite, meaning it contains prominent olivine crystals within a finer Martian igneous groundmass. Specimens show a relatively fine-grained texture with dark green and dark brown ferro-magnesian silicate grains, colourless maskelynite, and numerous black shock melt veins. Its mineralogy includes clinopyroxene, olivine, maskelynite, chromite, ilmenite, iron sulfide, and merrillite, reflecting both Martian volcanic processes and the intense shock event that launched it from Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Smeïra 003 provides valuable insight into Martian magmatism, olivine-rich Shergottite formation, and the shock processes involved in ejecting material from the Martian surface. For collectors, it offers a scarce and recently approved Martian meteorite with strong scientific and planetary significance. Each specimen represents genuine material from Mars, preserving part of the Red Planet’s volcanic history and its journey from Mars to Earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"smeira-003-martian-shergottite-olivine-phyric-3-51g","title":"Smeïra 003 - Martian Shergottite (Olivine-Phyric) - 3.51g","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eSmeïra 003 is a rare Martian Shergottite found in Tindouf, Algeria, with the find reported from 2021 and official approval published in 2024. It was reportedly found by a shepherd near Hasi Monir, around 45 km west-northwest of Oum El Assel. With a recorded mass of 174.3 g, Smeïra 003 is a very limited Martian meteorite, representing igneous material formed on Mars before being ejected from the planet by a powerful impact event. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eSpecimens of Smeïra 003 show a relatively fine-grained texture with dark green and dark brown ferro-magnesian silicate grains, colourless maskelynite, and numerous black shock melt veins. It is classified more specifically as an olivine-phyric Shergottite, with mineralogy including clinopyroxene, olivine, maskelynite, chromite, ilmenite, iron sulfide, and merrillite. These features reflect both its Martian volcanic origin and the intense shock processes involved in its launch from Mars. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eFor collectors, Smeïra 003 offers a scarce opportunity to acquire a recently approved Martian meteorite with strong scientific and visual interest. Its low total known weight, Algerian provenance, and olivine-phyric Shergottite classification make it especially appealing for focused Mars collections and rare planetary meteorite displays. Each specimen represents genuine material from Mars, preserving part of the planet’s volcanic history and its journey from the Martian surface to Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53721899794758,"sku":"MST-08\/07","price":844.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Smeira0807-4.jpg?v=1732287368"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/08_04-4.jpg?v=1726250314","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/smeira-003-martian-shergottite-olivine-phyric.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}