Grain size statistics, composition and provenance of fragmental particles in some Apollo 14 breccias

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It is found that the clast population of metabreccias 14006, 14311, 14320, and 14321 has the grain size properties of an extremely immature lunar impact detritus, probably developed by reworking. The modal composition of the mineral clast population and the An- and Fe-derived content of plagioclase clasts indicate that the clastic material of the breccias is derived from three types of igneous rocks: KREEP and high-alumina basalt, anorthositic-noritic-troctolitic rocks, and possibly mare-type basalt.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th Lunar Science Conference : Proceedings
EditorsLunar Science Institute
Number of pages21
Volume2
PublisherPergamon Press
Publication date1976
Pages1965-1985
ISBN (Print)9780080217710
Publication statusPublished - 1976
Externally publishedYes
EventLunar and Planetary Science Conference 1976 - Houston, United States
Duration: 15.03.197619.03.1976
Conference number: 7