Iron oxide minerals are found in rocks around the globe. Some are magnetic, and some of them rust—especially when exposed to water and oxygen. These characteristics provide clues about the history of these minerals. Iron oxide minerals are found in rocks around the globe. Some are magnetic, and some of them rust—especially when exposed to water and oxygen. These characteristics provide clues about the history of these minerals. Earth Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Time will tell: Geoscientists develop tool to chronicle unexplained gaps in the rock record
