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Mare basalts - Crystal chemistry, mineralogy, and petrologyThe paper attempts a synthesis of the major-element chemistry, petrography, mineral chemistry, and crystal chemistry of the mare basalts returned by Apollo and Luna missions. A classification of the mare basalts based on major-element chemistry is given, and textural sequences within each major-element group are identified. The mineral chemistry and crystal chemistry of each mineral group are considered within the framework of the major-element groups and the textural sequences. The various classes of models for the origin of the mare basalts and the nature of their source regions are discussed in the context of the major- and trace-element chemistries and experimental investigations.
Document ID
19770031734
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Papike, J. J.
(California Univ. Santa Cruz, CA, United States)
Hodges, F. N.
(California Univ. Santa Cruz, CA, United States)
Bence, A. E.
(New York, State University Stony Brook, N.Y., United States)
Cameron, M.
(California, University Santa Cruz, Calif., United States)
Rhodes, J. M.
(Lockheed Electronics Co., Inc. Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics
Volume: 14
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
77A14586
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-33-015-130
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-7150
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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