Petrology of lunar soils

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Aug 1975

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Reviews of Geophysics and Space Physics, vol. 13, Aug. 1975, p. 567-587.

Physics

Space Physics

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Lunar Soil, Petrology, Physical Properties, Agglutination, Anorthosite, Apollo Flights, Breccia, Core Sampling, Fines, Glass, Lunar Composition, Lunar Evolution, Metamorphism (Geology)

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The paper summarizes the physical and petrographic characteristics of the finer-grained fractions (less than 1 cm) of lunar regolith soil in Apollo and Luna samples. Lunar soils are poorly sorted and consist mostly of lithic and mineral debris derived by impact comminution of the underlying bedrock and glass particles formed by impact melting. Agglutinates constitute an important soil component and are key factors in the genetic history of lunar soil. Some models concerning the development of lunar regolith based on soil studies are examined.

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