Patchy texture, with dickite and
pyrophyllite was also observed and mapped on surface 300 meters to the north of drill hole FMSC18006 and remains a compelling target for future testing.
Previous studies (Calagari and Abedini, 2007) indicated that most common mineral phases in this horizon were diaspore, hematite, kaolinite, nacrite, chlorite,
pyrophyllite, quartz, muscovite, rutile, calcite, and magnesio-sidero-riebeckite.
Minerals typical of high temperature environments, such as silica and
pyrophyllite, have been recognized in the area.
They are based on expandable layered kaolin and serpentine a 2:1 layered silicate such as phyllosilicate, talc, or
pyrophyllite. These hybrids involve interlayer or exchangeable metal cations to balance charges like alkali metals or alkali earth metals.
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