Martian (shergottite) Meteorite Classification

Class Description

A “Martian (shergottite)” meteorite is a type of meteorite that originated from Mars and belongs to the shergottite category. These meteorites are composed of basaltic to lherzolitic igneous rocks and are named after the Shergotty meteorite that fell in India in 1865.

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