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Jarosite mineral
September 7 , 2025
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- Researchers confirmed the presence of jarosite, which is a yellow iron-rich sulphate mineral in Matanomadh village, Kutch district, Gujarat.
- Jarosite is about 55 million years old and resembles minerals found on Mars by NASA’s Opportunity mission in 2004.
- The Matanomadh site has geological conditions similar to Mars, making it a potential test bed for India’s Mars mission Mangalyaan-2.
- Jarosite formation on Earth is linked to volcanic activity and water, showing past environmental similarities between Earth’s Kutch and Mars.
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