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PLANETARY SCIENCE: Enhanced: Salty Old Rocks.

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    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |September 11, 2007
    PubMed
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    Halite, a mineral indicating water, was found in highly metamorphosed meteorites. These halite crystals are among the oldest materials ever discovered in the solar system.

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    Area of Science:

    • * Planetary Science
    • * Astromineralogy
    • * Geochemistry

    Background:

    • * Halite (salt) in meteorites is typically considered evidence of past water presence.
    • * Previous studies have primarily found halite in less metamorphosed meteorites.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • * To report the unexpected discovery of halite in highly metamorphosed meteorites.
    • * To discuss the implications of this finding for understanding early solar system conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • * Analysis of halite crystal ages within meteorite samples.
    • * Examination of meteorite petrology and metamorphic grade.

    Main Results:

    • * Halite was identified in meteorites that have undergone significant metamorphism.

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  • * Age determination of halite crystals indicates they are among the oldest known solar system materials.

    • Conclusions:

    • * The presence of halite in highly metamorphosed meteorites challenges previous interpretations.
    • * These ancient halite crystals provide new insights into the conditions and water history of the early solar system.