Computer Science
Scientific paper
Nov 1977
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977moon...17..263r&link_type=abstract
The Moon, vol. 17, Nov. 1977, p. 263-287.
Computer Science
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Basalt, Core Sampling, Lunar Maria, Lunar Rocks, Petrology, Ilmenite, Lunar Mantle, Lunik Lunar Probes, Magnesium Oxides, Olivine, Photomicrographs
Scientific paper
The stratified core sample returned from Mare Crisium by the Luna 24 unmanned space probe is composed primarily of a variety of subophitic to ophitic basalt with very low contents of TiO2 and MgO. This consists of clinopyroxene, calcic plagioclase, olivine, and minor amounts of silica, chromite, ulvoespinel, ilmenite, troilite, apatite, and Fe-metal. Granular metabasalts have the same bulk composition, but mineral phases exhibit less compositional variation. Fine-grained impact melts have similar compositions and are apparently derived from these basalts. It is concluded that the basalts, which are chemically distinct from the very-low-titanium basalts found elsewhere on the moon, represent the local surface flows of Mare Crisium. Sparse fragments of an olivine vitrophyre that is low in TiO2 but high in MgO and approaches the composition of the Apollo 15 green glasses may be derived from patches of dark mantling materials 20 km from the landing site.
Marvin Ursula B.
McSween Harry Y. Jr.
Ryder Graham
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