Crystals May Have Formed in Drying Martian Lake
Lozenge-shaped crystals are evident in this magnified view of a Martian rock target called Mojave, taken on Nov. 15, 2014, by NASA Curiosity Mars rover. These features record concentration of dissolved salts, possibly in a drying lake.
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December 8, 2014
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