Country:
Mali
State/District:
Gao
Date of fall/find:
Found 2025
Total known weight:
2 kg
Number of pieces:
several
Type:
Martian (shergottite)
Shock stage: high
Weathering stage: low
Meteoritical Bulletin record: Click here
History: In 2025, fragments of a meteorite were discovered in a desert area 60 km east of the village of Tarkint and approximately 150 km northeast of the city of Gao, Mali. The discovery occurred by chance during a local field survey, where the distinctive surface features of the stones drew the attention of the field researchers. Purchased by Ali Muftah in 2025.
ID#:
7661
Description:
Thin slice
Size:
4.5 x 2.8 x 0.15 cm
Weight:
3.1 gr
US$ 200.00 - On hold
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8 more specimens of Tarkint 001
Class:
Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
1.2 gr
Country:
Mali
US$ 80.00
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Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
1.4 gr
Country:
Mali
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Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
1.5 gr
Country:
Mali
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Class:
Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
2.2 gr
Country:
Mali
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Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
2.3 gr
Country:
Mali
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Class:
Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
2.6 gr
Country:
Mali
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Class:
Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
2.8 gr
Country:
Mali
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Class:
Martian (shergottite)
Weight:
3.4 gr
Country:
Mali
US$ 220.00
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