Unexpected Mineral Djerfisherite in Ryugu Grain Challenges Solar System Models
Unexpected Mineral Djerfisherite in Ryugu Grain Challenges Solar System Models
Hiroshima University researchers discovered unexpected djerfisherite mineral in Ryugu grain, suggesting complex early solar system material mixing or localized conditions. This challenges assumptions of Ryugu's uniformity and hints at diverse formation environments, possibly involving high-temperature processes or material transport.
