Magnetic studies of lunar samples
The remanent magnetism of a lunar type C breccia sample includes a large viscous component with a time constant of several hours, and a high coercivity remanence, possibly acquired by impact processes on the lunar surface. Ilmenite(?) and metallic iron in breccias, and ferrous and metallic iron in glass beads separated from lunar fines (type D) were identified by high-field and low-temperature experiments. The iron appears to occur in a wide range of grain sizes including the single domain and multidomain states.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1970 |
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Title | Magnetic studies of lunar samples |
Authors | Richard R. Doell, S.C. Gromme, A. N. Thorpe, F. E. Senftle |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Science |
Index ID | 70010103 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |