{"product_id":"martian-nakhlite","title":"NWA 15200 - Martian Nakhlite - Fragment - 0.059g - Algeria","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eNWA 15200 is a rare Martian Nakhlite purchased in 2022 after recovery from Algeria. Nakhlites are an uncommon group of Martian meteorites, formed from igneous activity on Mars and later ejected from the planet by a powerful impact event. NWA 15200 is especially notable because available material is very limited, with descriptions referring to it as a small and friable Martian meteorite with a total known weight of around 200 grams. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eSpecimens of NWA 15200 typically show a dark fusion crust on the exterior, while broken surfaces can reveal a mixture of green, orange-brown, and cream-coloured grains. Its mineralogy is described as augite-rich, with additional phases including ferrohypersthene, fayalitic olivine, andesine plagioclase, aluminium and potassium-rich mesostasis, titanochromite magnetite, ilmenite, and troilite. This mineral assemblage gives NWA 15200 a distinctive crystalline character linked to Martian volcanic processes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eFor collectors, NWA 15200 offers a scarce opportunity to acquire a recognised Martian Nakhlite with strong scientific and visual interest. Its rarity, official classification, and distinctive mineralogy make it especially appealing for focused Mars collections or planetary Achondrite 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":56206989885766,"sku":"NAK-09\/41","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/files\/Nakhlite0941-4.jpg?v=1774446670","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/products\/martian-nakhlite","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}