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Jarosite on Earth: Rare Martian Mineral Found In Antarctica – Nature World News
Jarosite, a mineral from mars scarcely seen on earth has been unearthed from Antarctic ice. Jarosite, a mineral from mars scarcely seen on earth has been unearthed…
Jarosite, a mineral from mars scarcely seen on earth has been unearthed from Antarctic ice. According to Science Magazine, the discovery was made after drilling deep into the Antarctic ice.
The name of the mineral is “jarosite”, it is a sulfate of potassium and iron. It can be formed by both water and acidic conditions. These conditions are rarely found on mars, according to NASA. Jarosite was first discovered on Mars in 2004 by a rover named “opportunity”. After that discovery, it was found in…
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