Classification Scheme for Diverse Sedimentary and igneous Rocks encoutered by the Curiosity Rover

The Curiosity Rover landed in a lithologically and geochemically diverse region of Mars [e.g., 1, 2, 3]. We present a recommended rock classification framework based on terrestrial schemes, and adapted for the imaging and analytical capabilities of MSL as well as for rock types distinctive to Mars (e.g., high Fe sediments, presence of sulphur, etc.).