Release Date: 1/9/04 Image File Name: mtes_tes_dust_carbonate.jpg Source File Name(s): Summary Information: Mini-TES and TES dust spectra pointing out a carbonate spectral feature. Name of Sumbitter: Philip R. Christensen Institution: Arizona State University Theme/Team/Group: Mini-TES Sol of Observation: Sol 3 Earth Date of Observation: 1/6/04 Title of Image: Carbonate minerals in the martian dust Caption: Figure 8: The highlighted portions of the spectra show the presence of carbonate minerals in the dust. Carbonate minerals form in the presence of water. The relatively small carbonate abundance may be due to an interaction between the water vapor in atmosphere and minerals on the surface. Email Address: phil.christensen@asu.edu Phone Number: (480) 965-1790