The magnetic and color reflectance properties of hematite: From Earth to Mars
Hematite is a canted antiferromagnet with reddish color that occurs widely on Earth and
Mars. Identification and quantification of hematite is conveniently achieved through its …
Mars. Identification and quantification of hematite is conveniently achieved through its …
Deciphering biosignatures in planetary contexts
Microbial life permeates Earth's critical zone and has likely inhabited nearly all our planet's
surface and near subsurface since before the beginning of the sedimentary rock record …
surface and near subsurface since before the beginning of the sedimentary rock record …
Evidence for a Diagenetic Origin of Vera Rubin Ridge, Gale Crater, Mars: Summary and Synthesis of Curiosity's Exploration Campaign
This paper provides an overview of the Curiosity rover's exploration at Vera Rubin ridge
(VRR) and summarizes the science results. VRR is a distinct geomorphic feature on lower …
(VRR) and summarizes the science results. VRR is a distinct geomorphic feature on lower …
Diagenetic origin of nodules in the Sheepbed member, Yellowknife Bay formation, Gale crater, Mars
The Sheepbed member of the Yellowknife Bay formation in Gale crater contains millimeter‐
scale nodules that represent an array of morphologies unlike those previously observed in …
scale nodules that represent an array of morphologies unlike those previously observed in …
Late-stage diagenetic concretions in the Murray formation, Gale crater, Mars
Concretions are prevalent features in the generally lacustrine deposits of the Murray
formation in Gale crater. In this work, we document the morphologic, textural, and chemical …
formation in Gale crater. In this work, we document the morphologic, textural, and chemical …
[HTML][HTML] Geochemical variation in the Stimson formation of Gale crater: Provenance, mineral sorting, and a comparison with modern Martian dunes
Abstract The Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover has encountered both ancient lithified
and modern active aeolian dune deposits within Gale crater, providing an opportunity to …
and modern active aeolian dune deposits within Gale crater, providing an opportunity to …
Fe-oxide concretions formed by interacting carbonate and acidic waters on Earth and Mars
H Yoshida, H Hasegawa, N Katsuta, I Maruyama… - Science …, 2018 - science.org
Spherical Fe-oxide concretions on Earth, especially in Utah, USA, have been investigated
as an analog of hematite spherules found in Meridiani Planum on Mars to support …
as an analog of hematite spherules found in Meridiani Planum on Mars to support …
Characteristics, distribution, and origin of ferruginous deposits within the Late Ordovician glaciogenic setting of Arabia
Ferruginous deposits are iron-rich sediments or sedimentary rocks found in various sizes,
shapes, and compositions within sedimentary strata in different depositional settings. This …
shapes, and compositions within sedimentary strata in different depositional settings. This …
Carbonate concretions—explained
JD Marshall, D Pirrie - Geology today, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Carbonate concretions are common features of sedimentary rocks of all geological ages.
They are most obvious in sandstones and mudstones as ovoid bodies of rock that protrude …
They are most obvious in sandstones and mudstones as ovoid bodies of rock that protrude …
An insight into ancient aeolian processes and post‐Noachian aqueous alteration in Gale crater, Mars, using ChemCam geochemical data from the Greenheugh …
Aeolian processes have shaped and contributed to the geological record in Gale crater,
Mars, long after the fluviolacustrine system existed∼ 3 Ga ago. Understanding these …
Mars, long after the fluviolacustrine system existed∼ 3 Ga ago. Understanding these …