Clay Mineral Structure Similar to Clays Observed in Mudstone on Mars
This schematic shows the atomic structure of the smallest units that make up the layers and interlayer region of clay minerals. This structure is similar to the clay mineral in drilled rock powder collected by NASA Curiosity Mars rover.
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PIA17598
Date Created
December 9, 2013
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JPL
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