Volcanic Systems and Mantle Reservoirs of Mars: Insights from Martian Meteorites

This thesis investigates Martian Meteorites and the unique insights they provide into the igneous record of Mars, the volcanic systems they originated from and the overall crustal structure of the planet. My research discovered a new, straightforward method of classifying Martian Meteorites that avoids the need to destroy these rare samples. This work provided further understanding of these unique samples that are currently the most reliable sources for scientific insight into the Red Planet.