Ancient mid-latitude Mar's covalent bonded ice?

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The discussion centers on the properties of ancient mid-latitude Martian ice, questioning whether it could be covalently bonded and how its density compares to Earth ice. It explores the idea that 1-2 billion-year-old Martian ice might have a greater density, suggesting that drilling into it could reveal differences in voltage and amperage as indicators of density. The feasibility of bringing back a cube of Martian ice without melting it is also considered, alongside its potential behavior in water and its ability to supercool beverages. The conversation highlights the unique characteristics of Martian ice, particularly its carbon composition and high freezing point. Understanding these properties could have implications for future Mars exploration and studies of extraterrestrial materials.
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Might ancient mid-latitude Mar's ice be covalently bonded? Would 1-2 billion year old ice have much greater density then, compared to Earth ice? So drilling into Mars' ice, compared to drilling into Earth ice, and measuring relative difference in voltage/ampere as a proxy for relative density? Could one bring back a cube of Mars ice, without melting? Also wouldn't such guessed at Mars ice sink in water? Would it super cool your drink?
 
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The ice is supposed to be carbon the freezing point for this is 3773 kelvin. this is easy to keep cold but hard to melt.
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