Mineral analysis linked to Lunar geology, with source literature and related extracted records kept visible.
100%
Confidence
1
Literature sources
2
Linked simulants
7
Linked properties
Measurement type
Mineral analysis
Application
Lunar geology
Primary source
Chemical changes in terrestrial lunar simulants exposed to gamma radiation simulating lunar ionizing radiation environment
Review state
needs review
The major group of minerals found on the lunar surface consists of silicate minerals such as plagioclase (NaAlSi3 O8 -CaAl2 Si2 O8), olivine ((Mg,Fe) 2 SiO4), pyroxene (XY(Si,Al) 2 O 6 where X