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Dhofar 019 a Martian basalt (Shergottite) found in Oman. This meteorite has smecite-calcite-gypsum "orangettes" replacing maskelynite, which are similar to those in Allen Hills 84001.

While I found the orangettes, I didn't find any Martian life.  I NEED A BIGGER SCOPE!

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