Zagami meteorite
Meteorite found in Nigeria
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Zagami is the largest single Martian meteorite ever found, weighing about 18 kilograms (40 lb).[1] It landed 10 feet (3.0 m) from a farmer near Zagami, Nigeria, and became buried in a hole about 2 feet (0.61 m) deep. According to Ron Baalke of NASA/JPL, "The Zagami meteorite is the most easily obtainable SNC meteorite available to collectors,"[2][3] referring to the SNC classification of meteorites (Shergottites, Nakhlites, Chassignites), of which Martian meteorites belong.
| Zagami | |
|---|---|
Fragment of the Zagami meteorite | |
| Type | Achondrite |
| Class | Martian meteorite |
| Group | Shergottite |
| Parent body | Mars |
| Composition | Shergottite-basaltic |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Region | Katsina State |
| Coordinates | 11°44′N 7°5′E |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | October 3, 1962 |
| Found date | October 3, 1962 |
| TKW | 18 kilograms (40 lb) |
| Strewn field | no |
Zagamiite
Zagamiite is a mineral that was found in the meteorite and is therefore named after it.[4]
