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Anorthosite

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Planetary science Planet Earth Geology Petrology Igneous rock
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An igneous rock composed predominantly of plagioclase. Lunar anorthositic rocks are central to the flotation interpretation of the lunar magma ocean. Their mineral and chemical composition does not alone date the formation of the complete crustal layer; sample context and radiometric dating are needed.

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