That must have been what Yogurt's ring was made out of...
Posted on 01/13/2023 3:57:25 AM PST by blueplum
A research team using new methods to analyze data from NASA's Curiosity, a rover operating on Mars since 2012, was able to independently verify that fractures in the bedrock contained opal, on Earth a gemstone formed by the alteration of silica by water....
..."Our new analysis of archival data showed striking similarity between all of the fracture halos we've observed much later in the mission," Gabriel said. "Seeing that these fracture networks were so widespread and likely chock-full of opal was incredible."....
(Excerpt) Read more at forbes.com ...
I bet they also find a Twinkie.
That must have been what Yogurt's ring was made out of...
;>)
“But very high mining cost.”
***I think the 49ers said something about that—but went for it anyway...***
“It takes a Mint to operate a Mine.”
Maybe Tony Beets can get a water license for his dredge...
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