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An international team of scientists has identified a completely new type of rock on the Red Planet and, for the first time ever, discovered the mineral garnet in a Martian sample.
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international team of scientists, James Darling, Tanya Kizovski, Kim Tait, Jessica Tomacic
What
An international team of scientists has identified a completely new type of rock on the Red Planet and, for the first time ever, discovered the mineral garnet in a Martian sample.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:25:00 GMT · 5h 12m ago
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The breakthrough offers a rare glimpse into Mars's ancient past and could help researchers piece together the planet's 4.5-billion-year geological history.
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This discovery provides new insights into the geological processes of Mars and could expand our understanding of the planet's evolution and ancient environments. It offers a 'geological time capsule' for further study.
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