Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10701540 | Icarus | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Phoenix-TEGA data consistent with carbonate detection in Mars soil. ⺠3-6 wt.% carbonate as calcite, dolomite, and/or ankerite. ⺠Magnesite and/or siderite occur at no more than â¼1 wt.%. ⺠Carbonate indicate Mars soil pH is favorable for microbiology.
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Authors
B. Sutter, W.V. Boynton, D.W. Ming, P.B. Niles, R.V. Morris, D.C. Golden, H.V. Lauer, C. Fellows, D.K. Hamara, S.A. Mertzman,