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Petrology of lunar soilsThe paper summarizes the physical and petrographic characteristics of the finer-grained fractions (less than 1 cm) of lunar regolith soil in Apollo and Luna samples. Lunar soils are poorly sorted and consist mostly of lithic and mineral debris derived by impact comminution of the underlying bedrock and glass particles formed by impact melting. Agglutinates constitute an important soil component and are key factors in the genetic history of lunar soil. Some models concerning the development of lunar regolith based on soil studies are examined.
Document ID
19750059426
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Heiken, G.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Geology and Geophysics Branch, Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics
Volume: 13
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
75A43498
Distribution Limits
Public
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