
This graphic shows results of the first analysis of Martian soil by the CheMin experiment on NASA Curiosity rover. The image reveals the presence of crystalline feldspar, pyroxenes and olivine mixed with some amorphous non-crystalline material.
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NASA ID
PIA16217
Date Created
October 30, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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