Mineral alteration induced by sand transport: A source for the reddish color of martian dust

The iron mineral thought to give the characteristic reddish color to martian dust could have formed through mechanical activation during sand transport. This has been demonstrated experimentally under conditions which are known to occur on Mars.

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Published in:Icarus (New York, N.Y. 1962) N.Y. 1962), 2010-02, Vol.205 (2), p.716-718
Main Authors: Merrison, J.P., Gunnlaugsson, H.P., Knak Jensen, S., Nørnberg, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Geological processes
Mars, Surface
Mineralogy
Solar system
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Summary:The iron mineral thought to give the characteristic reddish color to martian dust could have formed through mechanical activation during sand transport. This has been demonstrated experimentally under conditions which are known to occur on Mars.
ISSN:0019-1035
1090-2643
DOI:10.1016/j.icarus.2009.09.004