Northwest Africa 998

the unique orthopyroxene-bearing nakhlite meteorite from the Planet Mars

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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.
 

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Certificate of Authenticity

Identification card and ID tag

NWA 998 Business Card

NWA 998 Post Card

Membrane suspension box

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NWA 998 postage stamps

 

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nwa998vial.JPG (25273 bytes) 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!!!
 

 
nwa998320a.JPG (57376 bytes)  nwa998320b.JPG (156494 bytes) A colorful specimen from deep in the interior of the meteorite.  The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box.  The second photo was taken by holding my digital camera up to the eye piece of my microscope.  This fragment weighs .320 grams. - $1280-
 

 

nwa9981510a.JPG (116848 bytes)  nwa9981510b.JPG (257058 bytes) A beautiful fragment from the interior of the meteorite.  The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box.  The second photo is a closeup photo of the specimen..  This fragment weighs 1.51 grams. -  $4500-
    

 
nwa9981680a.JPG (71973 bytes)  nwa9981680b.JPG (108183 bytes) A stunningly colorful specimen from the interior of the meteorite.  The first photo shows this specimen in the membrane suspension box.  The second photo is a closeup photo of the specimen..  This fragment weighs 1.68 grams. -  $5300-
 
    

 
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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