NWA 13187 - Martian Shergottite (Diabasic) - Complete Slice - 6g - Northwest Africa

This 6g complete slice of NWA 13187 shows the fine, speckled texture typical of a diabasic Shergottite, with pale and dark mineral grains closely intergrown across the cut face. It has a natural, irregular outline with a thin weathered rim along its edges, and it comes presented in a display frame with a Mars rover backdrop and an OuterSpacer Meteorites label.

NWA 13187 is a Martian Shergottite purchased in Morocco in 2019, with a reported total known weight of 1.6 kg. As a Shergottite, it represents basaltic igneous material from Mars, formed through volcanic processes before being ejected from the planet by a powerful impact event. Its Martian origin is supported by its classification and mineral chemistry, placing it within one of the main recognised groups of Martian meteorites. 

Specimens of NWA 13187 typically show a grey to dark, speckled interior with a diabasic igneous texture. Reported mineralogy includes zoned clinopyroxene and other phases consistent with Martian Shergottites, giving prepared slices and fragments a distinctive crystalline appearance. Some pieces may retain desert-weathered exterior surfaces, while cut faces reveal the internal volcanic structure more clearly.

For collectors, NWA 13187 offers a recognised Martian meteorite with strong scientific interest and relatively limited available material. Its Shergottite classification, 2019 recovery history, and clear Martian context make it appealing for collections focused on planetary meteorites, Mars material, or rare Achondrites. Each specimen represents a genuine piece of Mars, formed by volcanic activity and delivered to Earth after a journey through space.