Oxidative Alteration of Ferrous Smectites: A Formation Pathway for Martian Nontronite?
Abstract
We show experimentally that martian ferric smectites can form by oxidation of ferrous smectite precursors, suggesting reducing conditions during the Noachian.
- Publication:
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48th Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2017
- Bibcode:
- 2017LPI....48.2520C