Tarkint 001 — Martian Meteorite

6.365 Gram Cut | Olivine-Phyric Shergottite

Offered is a 6.365 gram cut specimen of Tarkint 001, an officially classified Martian olivine-phyric shergottite recovered in Mali in 2025. This attractive specimen reveals the meteorite’s distinctive crystalline structure and Martian igneous texture.

With a total known mass of approximately 2 kilograms, Tarkint 001 represents limited Martian material available to collectors.

Meteorite Details

Meteorite Name: Tarkint 001

Classification: Martian (Olivine-Phyric Shergottite)

Country of Discovery: Mali

Year Found: 2025

Observed Fall: No

Total Known Mass: ~2 kg

Specimen Weight: 6.365 grams

Specimen Type: Cut specimen

Description

Tarkint 001 is classified as an olivine-phyric shergottite, a basaltic igneous rock originating from Mars. These meteorites represent volcanic material ejected from the Martian surface by impact events and later delivered to Earth.

The cut surface reveals:

• Brown-green olivine phenocrysts

• Fine-grained groundmass

• Intergrown pyroxene and maskelynite

Petrographic Summary

(C. Agee, University of New Mexico)

Electron microprobe analysis confirms Tarkint 001 as an olivine-phyric shergottite featuring:

• Olivine phenocrysts with igneous zoning

• Shock-converted maskelynite

• Fine-grained pigeonite groundmass

• Minor chromite, Ti-magnetite, and troilite

Significance

Martian meteorites are among the rarest meteorite classes available to collectors. Olivine-phyric shergottites are especially desirable due to their visible olivine crystals and strong volcanic texture.

What’s Included

• 6.365 gram cut specimen

• Streaming Meteorites Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Protective display case

Authentication & Seller Information

Streaming Meteorites specializes in authentic and scientifically significant meteorites with emphasis on provenance, accurate classification, and collector confidence.

Each item includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is guaranteed 100% authentic.