Rocks from Space Picture of the Day December 1, 2008
LOT 1123
LA002 - Superlative Slice
SNC Achondrite, Shergottite [Mars rock]
Los Angeles, California
Infinitely more rare than diamonds or gold, meteorites from Mars are
among the most exotic substances on Earth.
39 x 23 x 3mm (1.5 x 1 x .1 inches) and 5.85 grams.
Photo: Darryl Pitt / Macovich Collection
To Be Sold Sunday, December 7th at Bonhams
Author & editor
M i c h a e l J o h n s o n
