Scientists identify a completely new type of rock in a Martian meteorite and find garnet on Mars for the first time, but its planetary origin remains unconfirmed
- PC: University of PortsmouthAn international team of scientists has identified a completely new type of rock on Mars and, for the first time, found the mineral garnet in a Martian sample.
- The discovery came from a fragment of the Martian meteorite NWA 8171, held in the Royal Ontario Museum’s collections, and was led by Tanya Kizovski of Brock University.
- According to the University of Portsmouth, the find offers a rare glimpse into the planet’s ancient past and could help researchers piece together its 4.5-billion-year geological history.
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- PC: University of PortsmouthAn international team of scientists has identified a completely new type of rock on Mars and, for the first time, found the mineral garnet in a Martian sample.
- The discovery came from a fragment of the Martian meteorite NWA 8171, held in the Royal Ontario Museum’s collections, and was led by Tanya Kizovski of Brock University.
- According to the University of Portsmouth, the find offers a rare glimpse into the planet’s ancient past and could help researchers piece together its 4.5-billion-year geological history.
Sources: Times of India