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Gas-rich meteorites: possible evidence for origin on a regolith

Journal Article · · Science, v. 183, no. 4120, pp. 73-74
The asymmetry of irradiation features of grains in the Kapoela and Fayetteville meteorites suggests irradiation on a regolith before meteorite formation. Chondrules and broken grains require approximately 10/sup 4/ years of irradiation time between formation or fracturing and compaction into the meteorite. Shock erasure of tracks from irradiated Kapoeta feldspars requires a severe shock event during or after meteorite formation. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Berkeley
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-29-027467
OSTI ID:
4335982
Journal Information:
Science, v. 183, no. 4120, pp. 73-74, Journal Name: Science, v. 183, no. 4120, pp. 73-74; ISSN SCIEA
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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