Mineralogy of Evaporites and Sediments in Phosphate-Rich Lakes - AbGradCon 2023

Explore the mineralogy of evaporites and sediments in phosphate-rich lakes through this conference talk from AbGradCon 2023. Delve into the background, theory, and context of these unique lake environments. Learn about evaporites, sediments, and the equipment used for analysis. Discover the sample preparation process and interpret XRD data. Examine the results summary, with a focus on hydrated minerals. Gain insights into the complex and diverse field of astrobiology from up-and-coming scientist Kimberly Sinclair, presenting at the 20th anniversary of this graduate student-organized conference dedicated to fostering collaboration and interdisciplinary research in astrobiology.

Introduction
Background
Theory
About the Lakes
Context
Evaporites
Sediments
Equipment
Sample Preparation
XRD Data
Results Summary
Hydrated Minerals
Summary