Experimental shock metamorphism of mono- and polycrystalline olivine - A comparative studyThe paper reports on a series of controlled shock recovery experiments which have been performed on over 40 samples including monocrystalline, polycrystalline, dunite, and porous particulate olivine-bearing targets. Results of the mineralogical and petrological analyses of these samples are used to establish a general and comparative diagnosis of shock effects generated in various olivine-bearing materials. Finally, some experiments are conducted under different ambient pO2 conditions so that information on the distribution of observed impact features is derived as a function not only of peak pressure and texture of the target sample, but also of specific environmental conditions.
Document ID
19800039539
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bauer, J. F. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)