Electron microprobe for comparison with soil glass data were used to analyze homogeneous and heterogeneous glass clasts in four Apollo 14 regolith breccias (14042, 14301, 14313, and 14315). Glass types in the Apollo 14 samples were found to be dominated by highland compositions, which include KREEP, LKFM and highland basalt varieties. Only 14042 has a highland glass population similar to those of local Apollo 14 soils. Breccia 14301 stands out in that it is enriched in KREEP glasses with high K2O content, which are similar in composition to Apollo 12 ropy glasses. Only 14042 could be made from local present-day soils. Some of the ancient soils did not undergo breccia formation and closure, and they evolved by meteorite impact processing, by mixing together in various proportions, and by changes made by the addition of lithic fragments and other components. It is suggested that the Apollo 14 soils are made from mixtures of comminuted regolith breccias. A likely age sequence is presented.


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    Title :

    Apollo 14 glasses and the origin of lunar soils


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Lunar and Planetary Science Conference ; 1990 ; Houston, TX, United States


    Publication date :

    1991-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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