This observation is located in a region of Meridiani Planum that is rich in hematite, a common iron oxide compound widely found in rocks and soils. Our science goal is to examine the surface characteristics and layering of the light and dark-toned rocks. The dark sand is likely basaltic.

ID: ESP_064458_1815
date: 27 April 2020
altitude: 271 km

https://uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_064458_1815
NASA/JPL-Caltech/UArizona
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