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Mars Box
9mg Meteorite from Mars
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An opportunity to own a piece of the Martian meteorite NWA 6162!! The NWA 6162 Meteorite was discovered in 2009 In North West Africa.
Documented by the Meteoritical Society and classified as Martian (from Mars).
- Meteorite Type: Martian, NWA 6162
- Meteorite Weight: 9mg
- Meteorite Size: approx 2mm
- Includes authenticity certificate
- Includes floating frame and engraved base
Small meteorite specimens give everyone an opportunity to actually hold and own a piece of outer space and are great as unique gifts, learning tools, and just for fun.
Researchers estimate that meteorites from Mars are between the ages of 4.5 to 200 billion years old. By comparison, the Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old, which means some meteorites are as old as our very own planet. Not only are these rocks incredibly ancient, but the journey that they’ve taken to get here is also a perilous one. Few meteorites survive their passage through Earth’s atmosphere, and fewer still are ever recovered by human beings. Meteorites land indiscriminately, and many have fallen in our oceans or in remote areas where they are either unreachable or have been destroyed by the elements. Of the rocks that are successfully recovered, only a small percentage are positively identified as meteorites, let alone meteorites of Martian origin. That’s why fewer than 0.01% of all meteorites discovered on Earth come from the Moon or Mars, and why there are so expensive – few materials are so rare and difficult to come by. Though some Martian meteorite specimens may be very small, they are nonetheless part of our cosmic past and our history. Even the smallest of meteorites is part of a story larger than our own planet’s, and one that dates to the dawn of our solar system.
This depends on each individual product. Kindly read the product description for more info about the particular product you are interested in buying.
We only sell authentic pieces, that's a promise. Our suppliers are top-notch and trusted worldwide. The fossils and meteorites are analysed and classified by qualified professionals. To put your mind at rest, every fossil comes with a certificate of authenticity.
You should receive an order confirmation email following an online order. Kindly make sure of this. If you don't find the email, try looking for it in the Spam folder. If you reside in MALTA, we will call you to arrange a day and time of your convenience. Delivery is made free of charge, within 2-3 days, under normal circumstances. If you are not from Malta, we do offer delivery to the rest of the world at very competitive shipping rates. The shipping cost is calculated during checkout, before you finalise the order. Under normal circumstances we will dispatch the next day or the day after. You will receive the tracking number as soon as we ship your order.
We honestly believe you will love the product. If, however, you would like to return your item, we do offer a hassle-free money-back guarantee.
This heavily depends on the country. A lot of countries adopt the "finders-keepers" rule. This makes it possible for these lucky finders to keep, or sell these fossils. All our fossils are obtained within this context.
For the time being, we are mostly an online business. We do have a couple of products at physical shops in Malta (Europe). However, we mainly operate on an online basis, delivering products locally as well as internationally.
Specimen pricing depends on several factors, depending on the specimen. For example a megalodon tooth is priced depending on its size, where it was found, whether it is complete, the amount of enamel still present on it, etc. The price is also effected by other factors such as getting the fossil authenticated and dated by a paleontologist, and courier delivery to ensure safe and careful transit of the fossils. However, we feel that our fossils are very reasonably priced for the bundle that you get. Let us know if you find the same bundle, elsewhere, cheaper. We'll do our best to match the price!
Our specimen come from all over the world; England, France, Morocco, Madagascar, USA, Australia...It is stated explicitly in the product description where that particular fossil or meteorite was discovered.
Yes. Feeling the specimen's weight and texture is part of the experience that we all look forward to. For those fossils and meteorites that come in a frame, the frame can be carefully opened, and you will be able to carefully take the specimen out. All handling must be done very slowly and with great care, as any extra pressure on the specimen, or dropping it, can cause it to break apart. When ready, you can put it back safely into the frame or on the display mount. As much as possible it is advised to avoid excessive handling so that the specimen can also be enjoyed by generations to come.
A lot of children are fascinated by nature, and a lot of them have a big liking to dinosaurs and big sharks. However, it is suggested to avoid handling of fossils and specimen by children who don't really understand the importance of careful handling. They would still be able to observe the specimen and learn about the creature or location it once belonged to. This can be a very educational and enjoyable experience.