Mars jewel contains fossils of alien creatures?

Astronomers believe that hidden deep inside the pits of Mars's surface may be gems that contain traces of fossil life. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered the first direct physical evidence of the existence of these gems on the red planet.

Martian gems contain traces of fossil life?

Traces of opal, which are found in a meteorite originating from Mars , can help future exploratory missions decide where to look for evidence of life on the planet. Opal is an interesting discovery, not only because it can preserve fossils, but also because it forms around hot springs, where bacteria grow and grow.

Astronomers believe that, hidden deep inside the pits of Mars's surface may be fire opal gems, containing traces of fossil life.(Photo: Corbis / Getty Images)

According to the study, using a powerful electron microscope, scientists discovered opal traces in a 1.7g Martian meteorite, dubbed opal Nakhla. This meteorite piece is provided by the Natural History Museum in London, England.

Years ago, the MRO Mars probe, which once discovered rocks on the planet's surface, seemed to contain a hydrate-like mineral similar to opal.(Photo: NASA)

The team identified opal as a result of the interaction between water on Mars and silicon dioxide compounds inside meteorites.

Professor Martin Lee, head of the study, explains: "We have relatively small Nakhla pieces and the amount of fire opal we found is even smaller. However, our opal discovery is It is remarkable for many reasons. First of all, it authentically identifies the findings of opal sediments from the filming and exploration of the Mars surface of the US Aerospace Agency. First, a Martian stone present on Earth is proven to contain opal.

Secondly, we all know that opal on Earth often forms inside and around hot springs. Bacterial life develops in these conditions, and opals can be trapped and preserved for millions of years. If the microbes exist on Mars, they may also be preserved in opal layers on the Martian surface. "

Researchers have discovered a small amount of opal fire (right) inside the meteorite Nakhla originating from Mars.(Photo: Daily Mail)

Mr. Lee added that a deeper study of Mars opal , conducted by future exploratory missions to the red planet , could help us better understand the past as well as whether the planet ever life exists or not.

The new discovery was based on the first direct evidence of melting water on the Martian surface of the same team in 2013. They found physical evidence of secondary minerals. city ​​due to the interaction between water and 2 olivine minerals and augite inside meteorite Nakhla.