Shergotty – one of the greatest Martian rarities of all – almost never available on the market and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors - 0.01 g - (1)

Shergotty – one of the greatest Martian rarities of all – almost never available on the market and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors


Offered here is a specimen of the legendary Shergotty — exactly the kind of material most collectors know by name, admire for years, yet almost never have the real chance to acquire.


Most importantly: Shergotty is almost never available on the market. When a piece does appear, it is always something special for collectors of Martian meteorites. That is why this is more than just another auction — it is a rare and, for many, perhaps once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most famous Martian meteorite materials ever known.


Shergotty is not simply a rare meteorite from Mars. It is the namesake of the entire shergottite group. A whole class of Martian meteorites carries its name — and that alone makes its importance immediately clear, even to people who are not deeply involved in meteorites. This is not just a piece of Mars, but one of the great historical reference meteorites of meteoritics.


Officially, Shergotty is classified as a Martian (shergottite). It is a witnessed fall from India in 1865. This combination of Martian origin, historic fall, and scientific importance places it far beyond ordinary rarity.


Many meteorites are rare. Some are desirable. But only very few have a name that became a permanent term in meteorite science itself. Shergotty belongs to that small and exclusive group. It is not just a Martian meteorite, but a piece with status, history, and true prestige. That is exactly why offerings of this material always stand apart from ordinary auctions: this is not simply a rare object, but a genuine icon.


Scientifically, Shergotty is also one of the most important Martian meteorites ever studied. Shergottites provide key insights into volcanic processes on Mars, and the fact that this entire group was named after Shergotty makes the importance of the material especially tangible. Owning a piece of Shergotty means owning not only a fragment of Mars, but a fragment of the scientific foundation of Martian meteorite research itself.


That is also what gives it such extraordinary appeal on the collector’s market: Mars, historic witnessed fall, namesake, almost never available. Even among rare meteorites, that combination is exceptional. Shergotty is the kind of material collectors do not buy because they simply want any Martian meteorite — they buy it because an opportunity appears that almost never comes twice.


The presentation suits this level perfectly. The specimen appears clean, refined, and tastefully displayed. That quiet and elegant presentation reinforces exactly what this is: no need for exaggeration, because the material itself already carries the unmistakable presence of a true top-tier rarity.


An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a true icon among Martian meteorites — prestigious, historic, and almost never available on the market.






As a member of the International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA #7379) and the Global Meteorite Association (GMA #G0117), I guarantee the authenticity of every meteorite I offer. Each specimen is delivered with a certificate – for an authentic, secure, and certified purchase.

Thank you and good luck!

IMCA #7379
GMA #G0117