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Lunar ultramafic glasses, chondrules and rocks.Analysis of all samples returned by lunar missions before Apollo 15 has shown green glasses of ultramafic composition in soil and microbreccia samples. Ultramafic glasses in Apollos 11 and 14 and Luna 16 samples are rare and similar to each other in composition but different from any of the rocks collected at these sites. Details of work regarding Apollo 15 ultramafic green glasses are discussed together with questions of the origin of all green glasses.
Document ID
19720060674
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bunch, T. E.
Quaide, W. (NASA Ames Research Center Space Sciences Div., Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Prinz, M.
Keil, K.
Dowty, E. (New Mexico, University Albuquerque, N. Mex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
September 25, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Nature Physical Science
Volume: 239
Subject Category
Space Sciences
Accession Number
72A44340
Distribution Limits
Public
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