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1.22 grams. Martian (Shergottite) TKW 577 grams. Fall not observed. Found April 2001, Morocco. John writes:An early option for a Martian meteorite. The NWA 1068 and NWA 1110 Martian shergottite pairing had many small individuals when found. Shown here is a lightly brushed 1.22 gram individual of NWA 1068. Also shown (photos 7-9) is a small thin slice (1 CM long) of NWA 1110 showing the interior with and without polishing the saw marks. Click to view larger photos #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9
An early option for a Martian meteorite. The NWA 1068 and NWA 1110 Martian shergottite pairing had many small individuals when found. Shown here is a lightly brushed 1.22 gram individual of NWA 1068. Also shown (photos 7-9) is a small thin slice (1 CM long) of NWA 1110 showing the interior with and without polishing the saw marks.