Fe-rich X-ray amorphous material records past climate and persistence of water on Mars
Abstract X-ray amorphous material comprises 15-73 wt.% of sedimentary rocks and eolian sediments in Gale crater. This material is variably siliceous and iron rich but aluminum poor. The presence of volatiles is consistent with the existence of incipient weathering products. To better understand the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Communications Earth & Environment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01495-4 |