Lunar Petrographic Thin Section Set
Each Package includes a lunar thin section set consisting of 12 polished sections of rocks and soils, specifically selected to represent the lunar collection. The samples represented in this set are listed on the table below. Click on the sample number to see a description of the sample from the Lunar Petrographic Thin Section Set Study Guide, written by Dr. Charles Meyer along with photos and links to associated resources and references.
| Sample Number | Mission | Rock Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 12002 | Apollo 12 | Mare Basalt |
| 12005 | Apollo 12 | Mare Basalt |
| 77017 | Apollo 17 | Mare Basalt |
| 74220 | Apollo 17 | Mare Basalt |
| 60025 | Apollo 16 | Plutonic |
| 78235 | Apollo 17 | Plutonic |
| 14305 | Apollo 14 | Breccia |
| 65015 | Apollo 16 | Breccia |
| 72275 | Apollo 17 | Breccia |
| 68501 | Apollo 16 | Lunar Regolith |
| 70181 | Apollo 17 | Lunar Regolith |
| 15299 | Apollo 15 | Lunar Regolith |