{"product_id":"surface-of-the-moon-collection-nwa-18281-martian-meteorite-aqueously-altered-silver-925-necklace-chain-handmade-one-of-a-kind-genuine-lunar-moon-dust-mixed-in-silver-w-coa","title":"Surface of the Moon Collection: NWA 18281 Martian Meteorite (Aqueously Altered!) - Silver .925 Necklace + Chain - Handmade - One of a Kind - Genuine Lunar Moon Dust Mixed In Silver w\/ COA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the wonders of the universe in the most intimate way possible with our  authentic meteorite jewelry. Handcrafted from fragments of genuine meteorites, our rings, necklaces and unique accessories are truly out of this world. Each piece is meticulously crafted to showcase the natural beauty of these extraterrestrial treasures, ensuring a one-of-a-kind piece that is as rare as it is romantic. To guarantee authenticity, every item comes with a certificate of authenticity, allowing you to cherish your celestial treasure for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Meteorite Name: NWA 18281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote - this Martian specimen has aqueous alteration present within its clasts, which did not happen here on Earth  This pendant tells the story of how water was once present on planet Mars.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone: Martian Meteorite, Stony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying Gemstone: N\/A \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Material: .925 Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain: .925 Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunar Moon dust mixed in silver pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with: Certificate of Authenticity, Jewelry Box  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***About Martian Meteorites ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Moon, Mars experiences frequent asteroid and meteoroid impacts. Some of these collisions are powerful enough to eject Martian rock beyond the planet’s gravity and into interplanetary space. On rare occasions, these fragments are sent into Earth-crossing orbits. If a fragment survives its fiery passage through Earth’s atmosphere and reaches the ground, it becomes known as a meteorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a suspected Martian meteorite is recovered—often by experienced meteorite hunters—a sample is submitted for scientific analysis. Using petrographic thin sections, chemical testing, and isotopic studies, Meteoriticists compare the specimen's composition to known planetary materials. Its Martian origin is then confirmed through a combination of mineralogical, chemical, and isotopic signatures.  Once classified, these rare extraterrestrial specimens find their way into museums, universities, research collections, and private collections around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut the most definitive evidence comes from gas trapped inside the rock! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartian meteorites contain tiny bubbles of gas sealed within glassy inclusions. When analyzed using mass spectrometry, the gas composition matches the Martian atmosphere exactly as measured directly by NASA’s Viking landers in the 1970s and confirmed by later missions like Curiosity. The match is so specific that there's no other natural source on Earth (or elsewhere) with the same gas profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Interstellar Collection, LLC is acknowledged by the IMCA (#3950), the Global Meteorite Association (GMA #042), the Meteorite Club and Strewnify. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of all of our meteorites.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Interstellar Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51930186449191,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2556\/4967\/files\/ED3239A7-B649-47E7-BE6D-CDA1AA851DDF.jpg?v=1787763597","url":"https:\/\/theinterstellarcollection.com\/products\/surface-of-the-moon-collection-nwa-18281-martian-meteorite-aqueously-altered-silver-925-necklace-chain-handmade-one-of-a-kind-genuine-lunar-moon-dust-mixed-in-silver-w-coa","provider":"The Interstellar Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}