A Survey of Olivine Alteration Products Using Raman SpectroscopyIdentification of mineral alteration products will aid in the crucial task of interpreting past Martian environmental conditions, especially aqueous environments. Olivine has been identified at the surface of Mars and is readily altered in aqueous environments. Using Raman spectroscopy, we studied three rocks with altered olivine and compared the data with mineral chemistry from electron microprobe analysis. Although the alteration in all three samples has loosely been called iddingsite their appearances and modes of occurrences differ as described. Alteration products in all three samples are likely fine-grained mixtures.
Document ID
20040059918
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kuebler, K. (Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Jolliff, B. L. (Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Wang, A. (Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Haskin, L. A. (Washington Univ. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2004
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Science XXXV: Martian Meteorites: Chemical Weathering