What ancient Mars rocks reveal about its buried carbonate stores

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What happened

Carbonate minerals are among the best records of past liquid water on Mars: They form when water carrying dissolved carbon dioxide reacts with rock, and their composition reflects the chemistry of both.

Key facts

  • Carbonate minerals are among the best records of past liquid water on Mars: They form when water carrying dissolved carbon dioxide reacts with rock, and their composition reflects the chemistry of both.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:17 UTC.

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