Release Date: 1/9/04

Image File Name: mtes_tes_dust_silicate.jpg

Source File Name(s):

Summary Information: Mini-TES and TES dust spectra pointing out silicate
absorption feature

Name of Sumbitter: Philip R. Christensen

Institution: Arizona State University

Theme/Team/Group: Mini-TES

Sol of Observation: Sol 3

Earth Date of Observation: 1/6/04

Title of Image: Silicate minerals in the martian dust

Caption: Figure 6: The highlighted portion of the 
dust spectrum is indicative of the presence of silicate 
minerals in the martian dust. Minerals called feldspars 
and zeolites, which have crystal structures similar to 
feldspars, have been proposed as likely candidates 
responsible for this feature. 

Email Address: phil.christensen@asu.edu

Phone Number: (480) 965-1790