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The review aims to understand the formation of granitic rocks during the Hadean, using data from various celestial bodies.

March 25, 2026MineralsOpen Access

Earliest Evolved Rocks: A Solar System Perspective

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SSSheng ShangCenter for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research

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This review reveals the dominant formation mechanisms of early granitic rocks in different planetary contexts, suggesting exploration priorities for future missions.

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The review aims to understand the formation of granitic rocks during the Hadean, using data from various celestial bodies.
Synthesis of lunar, asteroidal, Martian, and candidate Venus/Mercury data
Analysis of formation mechanisms behind granitic rocks
Comparative analysis of terrestrial and extraterrestrial lithologies
Partial melting of mafic protoliths is the dominant mechanism for granitic rock formation
Granitic magmatism occurred from 1.11 Myr to at least 3.87 Ga
Estimated granitic abundances range from 0.2% to 2% of the crust

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Sheng Shang (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b33b34aaaeb1a67d6da https://doi.org/10.3390/min16030337

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This review reveals the dominant formation mechanisms of early granitic rocks in different planetary contexts, suggesting exploration priorities for future missions.

Earliest Evolved Rocks: A Solar System Perspective

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