Mars Rock

A large martian meteorite seen falling to earth in Egypt, 1911.

A large martian meteorite seen falling to earth in Egypt, 1911.
«Previous«
»Next»
This was a metamorphic rock that had been cross-cut by a network of quartz veins. Quartz is more resistant than the metamorphic rock, which contained minerals formed at high temperature and pressure. Consequently, the quartz veins have resisted weathering and stand proud. Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA. Coralloidal Mass. Eisenerz, Styria, Austria. A large martian meteorite seen falling to earth in Egypt, 1911.
Image Name: london_2014-04-18_10-50-46
Index Page:
Museums..Natural History Museum
File Name:london_2014-04-18_10-50-46
Index PageMuseums..Natural History Museum
Date2014-04-18 10:50:46
DescriptionA large martian meteorite seen falling to earth in Egypt, 1911.
CountyLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
CopyrightCopyright 2014 Kenvyn & Debbie Davies
Tags 2014 Capital City City England Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T1 Fujinon Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4.0 Geology Indoors Kensington London Museum Exhibit Natural History Museum
CameraFuji X-T1
LensXF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS 
Focal Length28mm
Focal Length (35mm)42mm
Shutter Speed1/15
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Speed2500

Image location