A chemical and petrological model of the lunar crust.
Abstract
Information is given on the composition and structure of the lunar crust. A lunar model is illustrated, indicating that it has essentially two layers, anorthositic mixed rocks overlaying a generally noritic crystalline basement. Implications relative to lunar evolution are discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA Tech. Memo., NASA TM-89810
- Pub Date:
- May 1987
- Bibcode:
- 1987pggp.rept..155S
- Keywords:
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- Chemical Composition;
- Lunar Composition;
- Lunar Crust;
- Lunar Evolution;
- Petrology;
- Diagrams;
- Models;
- Rocks;
- Variations;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration;
- Moon Crust:Chemistry;
- Moon Crust:Models;
- Moon Crust:Petrology