Elephant Moraine 79001
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Elephant Moraine 79001, also known as EETA 79001, is a Martian meteorite. It was found in Elephant Moraine, in the Antarctic during the 1979–1980 collecting season.
EETA79001 NASA photo # S80-37633
An image showing EETA79001 as found in Antarctica, NASA photo # S80-28838
View of a slice of the Meteorite EETA 79001, showing dark glass inclusions containing distinct isotopic compositions. These were used to positively identify EETA 79001 as Martian in origin.
Carbonates on Mars
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The formation of carbonates on Mars have been suggested based on evidence of the presence of liquid water and atmospheric carbon dioxide in the planet's early stages. Moreover, due to their utility in
Estimating carbon in the Nili Fossae plains region of Mars from orbiters (2 September 2015).
Nili Fossae on Mars - largest known carbonate deposit.