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New Martian meteorite is one of a kind

Rock is water-rich and resembles observed regions of Red Planet's crust

By Tanya Lewis

- More than 2 years ago

A recently found Martian meteorite contains substantially more water than any previously found, and chemically the rock appears to be in a class by itself.

SPACE ODDITY The Martian meteorite known as Northwest Africa 7034 is the first of its kind, containing large amounts of water and signs of volcanic Martian crust.