The Perseverance rover has taken amazing photos of the surface of Mars. You can see rocks dyed green. This could indicate the presence of microorganisms or chemical reactions common on Mars.
NASA's Perseverance rover began exploring Mars in February 2021, and throughout this time it has been exploring the Red Planet from all angles, collecting samples, and taking numerous photos.
One of the latest photos taken by the rover showed a surprising speck on the rock. In an area called “Serpentine Rapids,” some of the rocks were covered in white, black, and green mosaics.
Mars. amazing discovery
The composition of these rocks is unknown, and it is difficult to determine whether the spots are simply deposits or whether the stones are all different colors. But for scientists, this is an exciting discovery. This is because rocks of similar colors exist, especially on the so-called “Earth.” red shale.
The green spots seen in the new Perseverance images are also common in red rocks on Earth, and are formed when liquid water seeps into sediments before solidifying into rock. This process promotes a chemical reaction that converts iron oxide to its reduced form, creating a green hue in the rock.
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They form when water seeps into sediment before solidifying into rock. This causes a chemical reaction that converts the iron oxide to its greenish reduced form.
Furthermore, such reactions often occur with the assistance of microorganisms. However, this is not a necessary condition. Similar reactions can also be promoted by chemical interactions between sulfur and iron.
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The Parser Balance spacecraft did not have enough space to further investigate the colorful mosaic on the rock. Although they didn't get a good photo of it either, the scientists hope to find similar colors in other parts of Mars.
The rover is currently preparing to explore Jezero Crater. – “The entire team is excited as we consider what secrets may be hidden in the ancient rocks on the rim of Jezero Crater,” NASA scientists wrote.
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