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CuriosityNASAs robotic rover on Marshas discoveredpure, yellow sulfur crystalson the surface of the Red Planet.
This new discovery is another piece of the puzzle.
The one-ton vehicle had accidentally cracked the rock earlier while driving over it.
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The researchers were astonished to discover translucent, yellow crystals inside.
Sulfur is nothing new on the planet.
However, this discovery marks the first time the element has been found in its pure form.
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So its a big mystery to me as to how this rock formed in Mt.
Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
Photo:NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
