Image Details

Choose export citation format:

Evolution of the Mercurian Crust as Recorded in Carbon

  • Authors: Alexander J. Sonke, Mark S. Robinson

Alexander J. Sonke and Mark S. Robinson 2026 The Planetary Science Journal 7 .

  • Provider: AAS Journals

Caption: Figure 10.

UV/visible reflectance ratios of silicate-opaque mixtures and space-weathering analogs in wavelengths relevant to Mariner 10 (right) and MDIS (left). Spectral reflectances were collected by A. N. Shackelford et al. (2025b) of mixtures of low-Fe enstatite (red-orange) and forsterite (green). Marker shapes indicate the mixing component: triangle  =  none (pure silicate), hexagon  =  graphite, circle = carbon black. Marker edge colors indicate unirradiated (blue) and irradiated (red) samples. Solid black markers represent pure, unirradiated opaques.

Other Images in This Article

Show More

Copyright and Terms & Conditions

Additional terms of reuse