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Anhydrite from
Marias Pass, Lower Mt. Sharp, Aeolis Mons (Mount Sharp), Gale Crater, Aeolis quadrangle, Mars


Locality type:Pass
Classification
Species:Anhydrite
Formula:CaSO4
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Anhydrite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Marias Pass, Lower Mt. Sharp, Aeolis Mons (Mount Sharp), Gale Crater, Aeolis quadrangle, Mars
Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:973004
Long-form Identifier:1:3:973004:5
GUID (UUID V4):b68bcc41-9320-4359-a460-da0998854425
References
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Journal (article/letter/editorial)
mudstone succession from the Murray formation, Gale crater, Mars E.B. Rampe a,∗ , D.W. Ming a , D.F. Blake...online 12 May 2017 Editor: C. Sotin Keywords: Mars Gale crater X-ray diffraction diagenesis acid-sulfate...The Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover has been traversing strata at the base of Aeolis Mons (informally...(informally known as Mount Sharp) since September 2014. The Murray formation makes up the lowest exposed...exposed strata of the Mount Sharp group and is composed primarily of finely laminated lacustrine mudstone intercalated
Thesis/Dissertation
Crystalline and X-Ray Amorphous Materials in Gale Crater Rocks and Soils Item Type text; Electronic Dissertation...CRYSTALLINE AND X-RAY AMORPHOUS MATERIALS IN GALE CRATER ROCKS AND SOILS by Cherie N. Achilles ______...Crystalline and X-Ray Amorphous Materials in Gale Crater Rocks and Soils and recommend that it be accepted...Active Eolian Sediment from the Namib Dune, Gale Crater, Mars ............................................B: Mineralogy of the Murray Formation in Gale Crater, Mars........................ 18 APPENDIX C: Redetermination
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
the fluviolacustrine sedimentary record of Gale crater, Mars C.C. Bedford a,⇑, J.C. Bridges b, S.P. Schwenzer...Available online 27 November 2018 Abstract The Mars Science Laboratory’s Chemistry and Camera (ChemCam)...to identify the compositional characteristics of Gale crater’s sediment source regions. The effects of...isochemical aqueous alteration inferred for the Mt Sharp Group samples, we propose that source region composition...of geochemical change between the Bradbury and Mt Sharp Groups than open-system alteration. Additionally
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
1011–1020, 2018 Gypsum, bassanite, and anhydrite at Gale crater, Marsk David T. Vaniman1,*,†, Germán M...on Mars Science Laboratory show that gypsum, bassanite, and anhydrite are common minerals at Gale crater...in sedimentary rocks and in eolian sands at Gale crater. All three Ca-sulfate minerals occur together...diagenetic events are indicated. Salinity-driven anhydrite precipitation at temperatures below ~50 °C may...more soluble salts. An alternative pathway to anhydrite via dehydration might be possible, but if so would
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Pahrump Hills member of the Murray formation, Gale crater, Mars R. E. Kronyak1, L. C. Kah1, K. S. Edgett2...Hills locality of the Murray formation, Mount Sharp, Gale crater, Mars  Morphological and chemical data...stability of depositional and diagenetic fluids in Gale crater This article has been accepted for publication...the sedimentary rock record preserved in Gale crater, Mars, indicates that post-depositional fluids were...environments responsible for the deposition of Mount Sharp strata. Here we report on a suite of veins within
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
personal use only. The Sedimentary Cycle on Early Mars Scott M. McLennan,1 John P. Grotzinger,2 Joel A...Planetary Sciences is online at earth.annualreviews.org Mars, sedimentology, stratigraphy, sedimentary cycles...intensive research have demonstrated that early Mars (2 Gyr) had an active sedimentary cycle, including...provenance, absence of plate tectonics) Earth’s record. Mars’ sedimentary record preserves evidence for progressive...nature and evolution of paleoenvironments (e.g., acid Mars, early warm and wet versus late cold and dry) have
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
observed by ChemCam on the lower slopes of Mount Sharp in Gale crater, Mars J. L’Haridon , N. Mangold...observed by ChemCam on the lower slopes of Mount Sharp in Gale crater, Mars, Icarus (2018), doi: 10.1016/j...veins are pervasive along Curiosity traverse in Gale crater ChemCam highlights local enrichments in Fe and...OBSERVED BY CHEMCAM ON THE LOWER SLOPES OF MOUNT SHARP IN GALE CRATER, MARS. J. L’Haridon 1, N. Mangold...specific localization of these observations in the Gale stratigraphy implies changing pH and redox conditions
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
and Cumberland drill holes and tailings, Gale crater, Mars R.S. Jackson a,∗, R.C. Wiens b, D.T. Vaniman...Experimental techniques Mars Mars, surface a b s t r a c t The ChemCam instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory... 1. Introduction The ChemCam instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, also called Curiosity...Chemistry and Mineralogy (CheMin) and Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM); furthermore, ∗ Corresponding author. Tel...landing on Mars, the Curiosity rover briefly drove away from its main science objective of Mount Sharp and towards
Report (issue)
Butte quadrangle, Flathead region_________________________________ 2. Altyn limestone in the lower slopes...Park______ 3. Air view northeast from above Gunsight Pass toward the valley of St. Mary River, with Lake Ellen...Grinnell argillite on Broken Leg Mountain, Nyack quadrangle, Flathead region_______ 5.=Grinnell argillite...argillite on Broken Leg Mountain, Nyack quadrangle, Flathead region_______ 6. Photomicrographs of rocks of the...Park__________ 11. Stromatolite on Tongue Mountain, Nyack quadrangle, Flathead region______________ 12. Argillite
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
typical elemental detection limits of 10s of ppm or lower (see Appendices 1-2). 2. Laser-induced breakdown...cools. Light emission occurs as electrons return to lower-energy levels, with energy released as photons....instrumentation is generally less expensive and has lower day-to-day operating costs than many other analytical...mentary, multi-elemental analysis. For example, NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has coaligned LIBS, VIS-NIR...with electrons bound in upper energies decay to lower energy levels via spontaneous emission. Ions and
Report (issue)
______________ Shepard Formation-____---___-___ Mount Shields Formation._________ Red sandstone member...________ Lower member.__________ Upper member.__________ Jefferson Formation.__________ Lower member.__________...Upper member. ______ Castle Reef Dolomite.____ Lower member. ______ Sun River Member. Page Al 2 2 5...Member________________. Vaughn Member_______.-__._______ Marias River Shale.______--___--______ Floweree Shale...__________________________ Telegraph Creek Formation...., _______ Lower member.___________________ Middle member._____---
Report (volume)
(Late) Middle (Middle) Lover (Early) Upper (Late) Lower (Early) Tertiary Cenozoic Cretaceoue!f Mesozoic...~; Pennsylvanian~ Upper (Late) Middle (Middle) Lower (Early) Hieaisaippian!!/ Upper (Late) Lover (Early)...280 345 Paleozoic Upper (Late) Middle (Middle) Lower (Early) Upper (Late) Middle (Middle) Lover (Early)...(Middle) Lower (Early) Informal subdivision• such as upper 1 middle,and lower, or upper and lower ,or younger...author with the age of rock units, is changed to "lower" or "upper." The age given for a unit whose name
Report (issue)
o±±:::z::::::::::i:i:z:::i:z::ii Tith ^ glEn Lower Tithonian of the Gulf region———————— Upper Tithonian...place over a larger area than that covered by the Lower Jurassic marine beds, continued until some­ time...into southeastern Idaho. Near Idaho Falls, the lower part of the sand was deposited along with some marine...River Basin in central Wyoming, they presumably pass northward into the upper part of the Redwater Shale...Irwin, L. D. Clark, R. L. Detterman, and Robert Sharp of the U.S. Geological Survey; George Herman and
Report (issue)
Lunar and planetary investigations ___________ Crater investigations. _ ______________________ Cosmochemistry...paleontologists______ All7 7. Progress of 7J4- and 15-minute quadrangle mapping..______________-_--____------_ 185 8...8. Status of 7J4- and 15-minute quadrangle mapping__ _ ____________________________ 186 9. Status of revision... asbestos, magnesite and brucite, gypsum and anhydrite, and talc and soapstone. Maps of about a dozen...Patrick, 1962, Geology of the Frenchie Creek quadrangle, north-central Nevada: U.S. Geol. Survey open-file
Report (volume)
Spec. Econ. Studies Ser.Maine Geological Survey Quadrangle Mapping Series and Special Economic Studies Series...Reporter-Norelco Reporter. Philips Electronic Instruments. Mount Vernon, N.Y. North Carolina Dept. Conserv. and Devel...States Geological Survey Circular and Geologic Quadrangle Map and Mineral Investigations Field Studies...Kamb, W. ·Barclay; Meier, M. F.; Sharp, R. P. Structure of the lower Blue Glacier, Washington [abs.]:...4944 Alper, Allen M. Geology of Walnut Wells quadrangle, Hidalgo County, New Mexico [abs.]: Dissert Abs
Book
extending from New-York City South Westerly by the Lower Falls of Dela- Gun-Powder, Susquehanna, Schuylkill...the extremity of Georgia, may be denominated the Lower Plains [Coastal Plain], and consists of Soil washt...Soil to enrich the Borders of the Rivers in the Lower Plains [Coastal Plain]. “These Inequalities render...east end of Canada; while the open valley of the Lower Silurians, everywhere keeping the two systems apart...apart, was most remarkable. The sweep of the Lower Devonian and Upper Silurian escarpments around the
Book (edition)
“Drifted” « The Metamorphic Rocks of Acadia ¢ The Mount Desert Intrusives ¢ The Shatter Zone, Pegmatites...Classified Types of Volcanoes and Volcanic Belts 35. Mount Rainier National Park Geographic Setting 512 Geologic...Glacial Features * Mass Wasting Processes on Mount Rainier . Crater Lake National Park Geologic Features ...earlier editions, Richard A. Davis, College of Mount Geological Survey. A heartfelt thanks goes to all...came upriver from the southwest and reached the lower Grand Canyon. After an unsuccessful attempt to reach
Book (edition)
Features 186 An Ancient Mobile Belt 186 187 The Mount Desert Intrusives 187 The Forming of the Ring Dikes...North Denali National Park and Preserve (formerly Mount McKinley National Park) 125 Local History 164 ...Part Ill. Igneous Activity and Volcanism 141 ah ¢ Mount Rainier National Park 215 216 Local History 219...Features 223 The Role of Mass Wasting Processes on Mount Rainier 225 Geologic History 226 Contents 18...Glacial Features 238 Geologic History 238 19 Crater Lake National Park Local History 24. Yellowstone
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
hypotheses by making measurements on outcrops in-situ on Mars, avoiding terrestrial or impact mixing. Complementary...crystallization of Zagami only 166 Ma ago, which implies that Mars has been geologically active for at least 96% of...of the meteorites from Mars. This interpretation obviates the need to for Mars to have remained geologically...radiogenic Pb, globally distributed on the surface of Mars, perhaps by an ancient impact event. The persistence...persistence of such a reservoir is plausible only if Mars has had no tectonic recycling for nearly all of its
Book
who taught me geology by rubbing my nose in it Mt. Fitzwilliam, a two-toned mountain found west of...quartzite of the Gog Group (early Cambrian). ‘The paler lower part is dolostone at the top ofthe Miette Group...Verdant Pass Ltd. To obtain permission, contact Ben through www.bengadd.com or Verdant Pass Ltd. Except...the author Corax Press is the imprint of Verdant Pass Ltd. Box 1557 Jasper, AB TOE 1E0 780-852-4012 bengadd@telus...Highway 1, Lake Louise to Golden 143 Vermilion Pass route 169 Highway 93, Castle Junction to Radium
Book (edition)
are slightly spread out, and a longer-wavelength, lower-pitched sound is heard. space, there can be no time...asteroids- most of which orbit the Sun in a zone between Mars and Jupiter- and millions of comets and meteorites...in the universe's composition Venus, Earth, and Mars- so named because they are similar to terra, Latin...a localized eddy between what eventually became Mars and Jupiter in much the sarne way that other planetesimals...The four inner planets- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars- are the terrestrial planets; they are small and
Book
THE UV DATA Since the Sun’s total luminosity was lower in the past, it has sometimes been assumed that...that the UV flux was also correspondingly lower. This, however, does not appear to be the case. Recent UV...chemically-active species and has a specified zero flux lower boundary condition, while molecular hydrogen (H...higher value of O2 reported here falls within the lower (10-13) and upper 0, values arrived at in order...803-808. Sagan, C. and Mullen, G., 1972. Earth and Mars: evolution of atmospheres and surface temperatures
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
studies of Proterozoic and Cambrian stratigraphy, lower Mackenzie River area (Operation Norman), District...Petrology, origin and deposition of the highest lower Old Red Sandstone of Shropshire, England. J. Sediment...1974. Biostratigraphy of the Arroyo Penasco Group, Lower Carboniferous (Mississippian), north-central New...Dmitrenko,O.B., 1975. New findings on the geology of Lower Himalaya, Himachal Pradesh, India. Chayan. Geol...Backhous, E., 1971. Red beds of the "Buntsandstein" (Lower Triassic) in the Odenwald and Pfalz-Vosges areas
 
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