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Gemstones on Mars

Updated 2026-05-12 12:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

NASA’s Mars rovers have discovered minerals that resemble precious gems, raising questions about their appearance and abundance on the Red Planet.

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Gemstones on Mars—why the Red Planet could be harboring rubies, opals, and more

NASA’s Mars rovers have found traces of minerals akin to those that make up precious gems on Earth. But their appearance and abundance on Mars is likely very different, experts say

2026-05-12 10:30 UTC