Lunar and Planetary Institute






Lunar Sample 15359

MissionApollo 15
Sample Typerake
Lithologyimpact melt breccia
Locationrake sample from the rim of Spur Crater
DescriptionIt is a fine-grained mciropoikilitic impact melt with mineral clasts, and has a KREEP-like chemical composition. It has been dated at ~3.86 b.y. and should be compared with impact melt rocks 15356 and 15357.


In Situ

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Cutting and Miscellaneous Lab Views

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Other Information

Lunar Sample 15359 Compendium


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