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Apollo 14 rock samplesPetrographic descriptions of all Apollo 14 samples larger than 1 cm in any dimension are presented. The sample description format consists of: (1) an introductory section which includes information on lunar sample location, orientation, and return containers, (2) a section on physical characteristics, which contains the sample mass, dimensions, and a brief description; (3) surface features, including zap pits, cavities, and fractures as seen in binocular view; (4) petrographic description, consisting of a binocular description and, if possible, a thin section description; and (5) a discussion of literature relevant to sample petrology is included for samples which have previously been examined by the scientific community.
Document ID
19780017079
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Carlson, I. C.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1978
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-79452
JSC-14240
Report Number: NASA-TM-79452
Report Number: JSC-14240
Accession Number
78N25022
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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