check Fragile Shale-like Layers

6 years 10 months ago #8653 by Badsneaker
Fragile Shale-like Layers was created by Badsneaker
I've run across this type of formation before. Impossibly fragile layers. At first it reminds me of pizelle cookies.



But then here is a sample of shale commonly found on Earth



Here is the image from SOL1686



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6 years 10 months ago #8655 by RocketDawg
Replied by RocketDawg on topic Fragile Shale-like Layers
Good comparison.

Yes, those stratified rocks (or whatever they are) look extremely fragile, like you could easily crush them with your fingers. And we have to keep in mind that it's extremely cold there, which no doubt increases their fragility.
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6 years 10 months ago #8656 by Todd
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Yes, Curiosity has been driving through the mudrock for the last 150 sols or so. It looks like there will be some interesting features ahead soon.
mars.nasa.gov/imgs/2017/05/Curiosity_Location_Sol1690-full.jpg
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