The surface structure and composition of 60017,43

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Breccia, Chemical Composition, Lunar Rocks, Spectroscopic Analysis, Surface Properties, Adsorption, Auger Spectroscopy, Electron Microscopy, Gas Analysis, Helium, Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Pycnometers, X Ray Spectroscopy

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A surface fragment of 60017, itself an exposed section of Shadow Rock, has been characterized structurally and chemically using gas adsorption, helium pycnometry, scanning electron microscopy, and Auger and ESCA spectroscopy. The fragment is seen as a partially melted devitrified-glass impact breccia possessing a relatively low surface area, macroporosity, and low absolute density. The fragment appears to be plagioclase-enriched with respect to 60017 and to possess significant surface heterogeneity. Confirmation of the surface reduction of iron was obtained; however, the extent of this reduction varied from point to point. Significant amounts of surface volatiles were also found, and it is hypothesized that these were released during the North Ray cratering event. If this is proved correct, similar volatile concentrations should be found on other North Ray ejecta.

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