| Abstract: | Regolith samples from the Apollo 15 landing site are described in terms of two major fractions, a homogeneous glass fraction and a non-homogeneous glass fraction. The proportions of different components in the homogeneous glass fraction were determined directly by chemical analyses of individual particles. They are mainly green glass, a mare-like glass, and different types of Fra Mauro and Highland type glasses. The proportions of various components in the remainder of each of the soils were determined indirectly by finding the mix of components that best fits their bulk compositions. The mixing model suggests that the Apennine Front consists mainly of rocks of low-K Fra Mauro basalt composition. These may overlie rocks with the composition of anorthositic gabbro. Green glass, which occurs widely throughout the site is believed to be derived from a green glass layer which darkens upland surfaces and lies beneath the local mare surface. ?? 1974. |
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| Citation Author: | Carr, M. H.; Meyer, C. E. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | The regolith at the Apollo 15 site and its stratigraphic implications; 1974; Article; Journal; Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta; Carr, M. H.; Meyer, C. E. |
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| Citation Volume: | 38 |
| Citation Year: | 1974 |
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| Text: | The regolith at the Apollo 15 site and its stratigraphic implications; 1974; Article; Journal; Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta; Carr, M. H.; Meyer, C. E. |
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| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 1974 00:00 -0600 |
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