{"title":"Amalga 001 Martian Shergottite Meteorite","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalga 001 is a genuine Martian meteorite – a fragment of rock from Mars that was naturally ejected from the planet by an impact before eventually reaching Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSahara Desert in 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Amalga 001 is officially recognised as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartian Shergottite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Shergottites are igneous rocks formed through volcanic processes on Mars, making them fundamentally different from the primitive asteroid material represented by many meteorites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartian meteorites offer scientists a rare opportunity to study the geology of another planet directly. Their mineralogy and chemical characteristics can be compared with observations and measurements obtained by spacecraft exploring Mars, helping researchers understand the planet's volcanic history, crust and evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalga 001 was officially approved in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and forms part of the relatively small population of meteorites scientifically recognised as originating from Mars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, this makes Amalga 001 far more than simply a rare meteorite. Each specimen represents authentic planetary material that travelled from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMars to Earth through natural processes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving a physical connection with another world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Amalga 001 collection has been carefully selected for authenticity, provenance and scientific interest, offering collectors the opportunity to own genuine Martian material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs our collection develops, additional Amalga 001 specimens and preparations may be added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalga 001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteorite Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartian Meteorite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShergottite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParent Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind or Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovery Region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSahara Desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Found\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural extraterrestrial rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial Classification Authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteoritical Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Collect Amalga 001?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine material from Mars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – naturally ejected from the Martian surface before reaching Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficially recognised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – classified as the named meteorite Amalga 001.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartian Shergottite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – an igneous meteorite associated with volcanic processes on Mars.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientifically important\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Martian meteorites provide physical material for studying the geology and evolution of Mars.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptionally collectable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – recognised Martian meteorites represent only a small part of the meteorite record.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual natural specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – every piece has its own shape, texture and geological characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Martian Shergottites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Martian meteorite?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Martian meteorite is a rock that originated on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was ejected from the planet following a sufficiently powerful impact. Some of this material entered independent orbits around the Sun before eventually intersecting Earth's orbit and surviving passage through our atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Shergottite?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShergottites are the most numerous recognised group of Martian meteorites. They are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eigneous rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning their mineral assemblages ultimately formed from molten material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir mineralogy provides researchers with direct evidence of geological processes that occurred on Mars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do scientists know Martian meteorites came from Mars?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Martian origin of this meteorite group is established through multiple independent lines of scientific evidence, including mineral chemistry, isotopic composition and, in some Martian meteorites, gases trapped within the rock that correspond closely with measurements of the Martian atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination of evidence allows scientists to distinguish Martian meteorites from meteorites originating from asteroids or the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow did Amalga 001 travel from Mars to Earth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalga 001 was not brought back by a spacecraft. Its journey occurred naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA major impact on Mars ejected rock with sufficient velocity to escape the planet's gravity. That material travelled through space before eventually encountering Earth and surviving atmospheric entry as a meteorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWas Amalga 001 found on Mars?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmalga 001 was recovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its Martian designation refers to its scientifically determined parent body, not its terrestrial recovery location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs every Amalga 001 specimen unique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Meteorites are natural geological materials, so individual specimens can vary in shape, surface texture, mineral distribution and terrestrial weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity and provenance are fundamental when purchasing planetary meteorites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoFossils sources meteorites through established and trusted channels and identifies specimens using their recognised meteorite names and classifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gmeta.org\/members\/geofossils\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GMA Profile Link\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeoFossils is a Global Meteorite Association Trusted Business, Member G0127.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese credentials support our commitment to responsible representation, traceable provenance and accurate meteorite identification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may also be interested in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartian Meteorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteorite Specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteorites by Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunar Meteorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStony Meteorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific classification information should be cross-referenced against the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeteoritical Bulletin Database\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the recognised international record for approved meteorite names and classifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amalga-001-martian-shergottite-meteorite-specimen","title":"Amalga 001 Martian Shergottite Meteorite Specimen","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"334\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOwn a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eAmalga 001 Martian Shergottite Meteorite Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exceptionally rare meteorite that originated on the surface of \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"239\"\u003eMars\u003c\/strong\u003e before being blasted into space by a powerful asteroid impact and eventually falling to Earth.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eOfficially recognised by the Meteoritical Society, \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eAmalga 001\u003c\/strong\u003e was recovered in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eSahara Desert\u003c\/strong\u003e during \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"456\"\u003e2022\u003c\/strong\u003e and approved in \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"481\"\u003e2024\u003c\/strong\u003e. Classified as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eShergottite\u003c\/strong\u003e, this extraordinary meteorite is one of only a small number of recognised Martian meteorites known worldwide. Laboratory analysis confirms its Martian origin through its mineralogy, chemistry and trapped atmospheric gases that match measurements made by spacecraft exploring Mars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eThe exact numbered specimen shown in the photographs is the meteorite you will receive. Every specimen preserves a unique record of Martian volcanic activity, making it an exceptional addition to advanced meteorite collections and planetary science displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"vr6efq\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1445\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSpecimen Preparation\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eThese specimens are supplied in their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003enatural raw condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No cutting, polishing, stabilisation or artificial enhancement has been carried out, preserving their original Martian mineralogy and geological characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"a28z65\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eWhy Choose This Specimen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"2302\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1715\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1726\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1749\" 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significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xl633v\" data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjpfae\" data-start=\"3588\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen selected from the variant menu and shown in the images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fqzb98\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3731\"\u003eEvery Amalga 001 meteorite is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5tr3bh\" data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3873\"\u003eNatural variations in shape, texture, mineral distribution and weathering are expected and form part of the meteorite's geological history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tdas10\" data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003eImages are provided for identification and selection 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