Cheyava Falls

Cheyava Falls is a rock discovered on Mars by NASA's Perseverance rover during its exploration of the Jezero Crater.

This rock, named after a Grand Canyon waterfall, has drawn significant attention due to its potential as an indicator of ancient life on Mars.

[3][1] "Cheyava Falls" is characterized by large white calcium sulfate veins and bands of reddish material, indicative of hematite, a mineral that gives Mars its rusty color.

[1] The rock features millimeter-sized off-white splotches surrounded by black material, resembling "leopard spots."

The rover has analyzed the rock using various instruments but its team concludes that a definitive understanding will require returning the sample to Earth for more in-depth study.