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topaz

Coverage of topaz in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 11 · 18:54 UTCMost recent: Jun 11 · 18:54 UTC
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NASAorganization1U.S. Geological Surveyorganization1Mojave Desertplace1Jet Propulsion Laboratoryorganization1porphyry copper deposittopic1airborne imaging instrumenttopic1
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  • SCIENCEJun 11 · 18:54 UTCPASADENA NOW
    NASA, USGS Scientists Investigate Mojave Mineral Discovery as JPL Sensor Helps Guide Search

    NASA and U.S. Geological Survey scientists are investigating a mineral discovery in California’s Mojave Desert, using technology developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to identify a potential porphyry copper deposit beneath a volcanic outcrop. The team examined a concentration of topaz detected by an airborne imaging instrument, focusing on its geological significance rather than its gemstone value.