Semimicro chemical and x-ray fluorescence analysis of lunar samples
January 1, 1970
Major and selected minor elements were determined in seven whole rock fragments, five portions of pulverized lunar rock, and the lunar soil. Three different rock types were represented: vesicular, fine-grained basaltic rocks; medium-to coarse-grained, vuggy gabbroic rocks; and breccia. The ranges (in percent) for the major constituents of the lunar samples are: SiO2, 38 to 42; Al2O3, 8 to 14; total iron as FeO, 15 to 20; MgO, 6 to 8; CaO, 10 to 12; Na2O, 0.5 to 1; K2O, 0.05 to 0.4; TiO2, 8 to 13; MnO, 0.2 to 0.3; and Cr2O3, 0.2 to 0.4. The high reducing capacity of the samples strongly suggests the presence of Ti(III).
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1970 |
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Title | Semimicro chemical and x-ray fluorescence analysis of lunar samples |
Authors | H. J. Rose, F. Cuttitta, E.J. Dwornik, M.K. Carron, R.P. Christian, J.R. Lindsay, D.T. Ligon, R.R. Larson |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70010429 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |