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 low res (20 K) | S98-10638 --- Transmitted light image of halite in the Monahans Meteorite, showing a fluid inclusion (L). Inside the inclusion, a round vapor bubble (V) can be seen. The presence of halite indicates that primitive asteroids had abundant liquid water. The scale bar is 15 microns across. |
Curator: Kim
Dismukes | Responsible NASA Official: John Ira Petty | Updated: 04/09/2002 |
