Mars Meteorite - NWA 998 Sales

NWA 998 is one of the most scientifically important Martian Meteorites ever found on earth:

NWA 998 is an ankeritic carbonate meteorite. Only one other meteorite has been described in this manner ---the famous ALH84001 which is unavailable to private collectors.
NWA 998 contains water bearing minerals. Think about it - ACTUAL MICROSCOPIC MARTIAN WATER trapped in a mineral of this meteorite!!!
NWA 998 is a UNIQUE Orthopyroxene bearing Nakhlite like no other Nakhlite available.
NWA 998 is believed to have been altered on Mars by EXTRATERRESTRIAL weathering.
NWA 998 is currently being studied by no less than 5 prominent institutions in Europe and North America. Scientifically, this is the HOTTEST meteorite in the world.
All current scientific information on NWA 998 can be found at the following link - Click Here

NWA 998 weighed only one pound when it was found. Some material was lost in cutting and a significant amount has been set aside for scientific research. This leaves a very limited amount of NWA 998 available for collectors.

The material listed below is currently available for sale:

Each specimen comes complete with a photographic identifier certificate of authenticity, Identification card, Metal ID tag, NWA 998 business card, Informational Post Card, and and two US postage stamps of the exterior and interior of the meteorite. Specimen comes packaged in a plastic display box which suspends the specimen between two membranes.

Certificate of Authenticity

Identification card and ID tag

NWA 998 Business Card

NWA 998 Post Card

Membrane suspension box


	Vials of dust and small fragments are available at a reduced price. If you have access to a surface viewing microscope you can clearly see the green and brown crystals just like on the surface of the larger fragments sold below. This vial contains .010 grams and sells for $35- This is a very popular way to own and view this meteorite. You can also special order a different quantity, just ask!!!





	This is a specimen is typical of this Nakhlite with colorful crystals. The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box. The second photo is a closeup of the specimen with a dime for scale.. This fragment weighs .170 grams. - $650-


	This is a beautiful specimen with colorful crystals. The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box. The second photo is a closeup of the specimen with a dime for scale.. This fragment weighs .360 grams. - $1400-


	This is another beautiful specimen with colorful crystals. The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box. The second photo is a closeup of the specimen and the third photo is for scale.. This fragment weighs .510 grams. - $2000-

	A beautiful specimen with colorful crystals. The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box. The second photo is a closeup of the specimen and the third photo is for scale.. This fragment weighs .606 grams. - $2400-

	A beautiful slice. The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box. The second photo is a closeup photo of the specimen with a dime for scale. This fragment weighs 1.588 grams. - $5500-

Some additional specimens are available. Please email with your requirements.

All current scientific information on NWA 998 can be found here.

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