Summary
They found special minerals that are also found on Mars.
These minerals show that water once touched the rocks.
Studying them helps us learn about the Red Planet.
Key Points
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Melanterite was found in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu.
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Gypsum was found in the Atacama Desert and in Tamil Nadu.
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Both minerals need water to form.
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The research used a laser tool that reads mineral fingerprints.
New Words to Learn
5 wordshydrous sulphate
A kind of mineral that contains water inside it.
melanterite
A mineral that forms when water mixes with certain rocks.
gypsum
A soft mineral that grows when water is present for a long time.
laser Raman spectrometer
A special instrument that shines light on a rock to tell what it is made of.
analogue
A place on Earth that is similar to another place, like Mars.
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