Martian Nakhlite - Mineral Quality:Staff Pick smoky quartz is often valued

smoky quartz is often valued for its ability to ground and protect while also facilitating spiritual growth

Approximate Size of 1 piece: 45mm x 22mm x 12mm

turning geological history into a sculptural centerpiece

Under the surface

Martian Nakhlite - Mineral Quality:Staff Pick smoky quartz is often valuedMined from: Northwest Africa Description: NWA 15200 is a Martian nakhlite meteorite, an augite rich igneous rock formed from volcanic processes on Mars. With a total known weight (TKW) of 196 grams, this specimen represents a relatively rare class of Martian meteorites that crystallized from slowly cooling lava flows or shallow intrusions. Nakhlites are characterized by their coarse grained augite crystals, which formed in a stable magmatic