Nakhla - Stone, Achondrite (Martian calcium-rich pyroxenite) Meteorite

SIA2745: Nakhla - Stone, Achondrite (Martian calcium-rich pyroxenite) Meteorite

Copyright:	Copyright © 2007 Calvin J. Hamilton
Date Added:	2007/12/22
Location:	Alexandria, Egypt

Related Documents

Meteoroids and Meteorites

Download Options

Image Name	Width x Height	Size
SIA2745.jpg	480 x 491	35K
SIA2745.jpg	900 x 921	130K
SIA2745.jpg	2180 x 2231	639K

Caption

This meteorite fell in 1911 in Alexandria, Egypt. It is believed to have formed on Mars based on its dense pyroxene (greenish-gray) and olivine (brown) crystals which are a signature of martian molten rock. It also contains water-bearing minerals.