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Plagioclase flotation and lunar crust formationAnorthitic plagioclase floats in liquids parental to the lunar highlands crust. The plagioclase enrichment that is characteristic of lunar highlands rocks can be the result of plagioclase flotation. Such rocks would form a gravitationally stable upper crust on their parental magma.
Document ID
19770060297
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Walker, D.
Hays, J. F. (Harvard University Cambridge, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Geology
Volume: 5
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
77A43149
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-22-007-247
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Public
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