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Martian spherules

Martian spherules are the abundant spherical hematite inclusions discovered by the Mars Rover MER-B (Opportunity) at Meridiani Planum on the planet Mars. They are found in situ embeded in a sulfate salt evaporitic matrix, and also loose on the surface.

Spherules littering the ground
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Spherules littering the ground
Spheules still in their originating strata
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Spheules still in their originating strata
Last updated: 08-29-2005 17:51:42
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