Iron oxide minerals are found in rocks around the globe. Some are magnetic, and some of them rust—especially when exposed to ...

The water-rich iron mineral ferrihydrite may be the main culprit behind Mars's reddish dust, rather than the dry, rust-like ...

Scientists discover potential source of Mars' red color, challenging traditional hematite theory. Insights into ancient water ...

For centuries, the Red Planet’s signature hue has fascinated scientists, but the real reason behind its color may be ...

We found that ferrihydrite mixed with basalt, a volcanic rock, best fits the minerals seen ... regolith contains ferrihydrite instead of hematite, they say they are the first to have investigated ...

Scientists have long believed Mars' red color came from rusted iron minerals like hematite, but new research reveals ferrihydrite, an iron oxide formed in water, may be the true cause, suggesting the ...

For decades, scientists believed that Mars’ red color came from hematite, a type of iron oxide that forms under dry ...

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Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the study.