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In a Context Camera (CTX) image, there is a large angular fragment that appears to have light and dark-toned bands. HiRISE images of similar fragments nearby also show this banding, and the resolution of our camera may help determine what these layers are. Nili Fossae was once considered a potential landing spot for the Mars Science Laboratory, and has one of the largest, most diverse exposures of clay minerals. Clay minerals contain water in their mineral structure and may preserve organic materials. Written by: HiRISE Science Team (narration: Tre Gibbs) (26 March 2014) My enhanced image clips are subject to copyright but the gigapan image is Creative Commons: Attribution. All these finds must be credited to ArtAlienTV unless stated otherwise. TRY the FREE ArtAlienTV APP HERE 👉 http://h.fanapp.mobi/artalientv Access to over 20 million space images. Powerful space research utility app. Please Donate with PAYPAL and help this important research. Send payments to: [email protected] Very much appreciated however small 😊👍