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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers Ruby Mineral on Mars, Hinting at Ancient Impacts

NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected corundum, the mineral that forms precious gemstones like rubies and sapphires, on the Martian surface.

This unexpected discovery could offer new insights into Mars’ ancient past, particularly the effects of powerful cosmic impacts that may have triggered localized geological changes.

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