抄録
We analyze preliminary Lunar Prospector gamma-ray spectrometer data. Al-Mg and Fe-Mg petrologic maps of the Moon show that Mg-rich rocks are located in Mare Frigoris, the South Pole Aitken basin, and in some cryptomaria. Analysis of distances of Lunar Prospector pixels from three end-member plane in Mg-Al-Fe space reveals existence of Ca-rich, Al-low small-area anomalies in the farside highlands. An Mg-Th-Fe petrologic technique can be used for estimation of abundances of ferroan anorthosites, mare basalts, KREEP basalts, and Mg-rich rocks.
本文言語 | English |
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ページ(範囲) | 1097-1108 |
ページ数 | 12 |
ジャーナル | Planetary and Space Science |
巻 | 53 |
号 | 11 |
DOI | |
出版ステータス | Published - 2005 9月 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 地球物理学
- 宇宙惑星科学
- 天文学と天体物理学