Much of what BR says has some value. Although there's an embedded tautology (the active "volatile" in sulphuric acid is still water, but the active chemical species is sulphuric acid).
There is a very real difference between an "Earth-like" Mars, and a sulphuric acid-dominated planet. Can I say "Hell" - oh, that's reserved for Venus. - How about "wasteland"...
We have to be VERY careful how we draw links between Mars and Earth. Often, they are contra-intuitive. I'm not denying *everything* you have mentioned. but I do draw attention to your basic thesis - the "phylosilicate=clays=temperate water-rich environment for appreciable periods of time". We see many small and not-so-small factors that that don't sit well with this hypothesis...
imho...
Space/Science » in reply to re: Unfortunately. - BR, most, MOST of the time 'clay-like' has to do with running water with minerals.
Ummm...
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- Ancient Mars was wet and diverse....
- Wet yes, but wet with what?
- re: Wet yes, but wet with what?
- re: Wet yes, but wet with what?
- Unfortunately
- re: Wet yes, but wet with what?
- re: Wet yes, but wet with what?
- all still too early
- Rivers flowed WHEN it rained *
- re: Ancient Mars was wet and diverse.... to Marsbug below:
- Wet yes, but wet with what?