igneous
Lunar Feldspathic Breccia
Lunar Meteorite (Feldspathic Regolith Breccia)
Hardness: 6-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Dark grey to black matrix with white/tan light-colored clasts (anorthosite), Luster: Dull to sub-vitreous, Structure: Brecciated fine-grained matrix with angular inclusions.
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Physical properties
Hardness: 6-7 (Mohs scale), Color: Dark grey to black matrix with white/tan light-colored clasts (anorthosite), Luster: Dull to sub-vitreous, Structure: Brecciated fine-grained matrix with angular inclusions.
Formation & geological history
Formed on the Earth's Moon via multiple impact events that shattered and fused lunar crustal rocks. These rocks were eventually ejected from the lunar surface by a large asteroid impact and fell to Earth as meteorites.
Uses & applications
High scientific value for planetary research; highly sought after by private collectors and museums.
Geological facts
Lunar meteorites are rarer than gold or diamonds. They allow scientists to study the composition of the lunar highlands across the Moon, beyond just the Apollo landing sites.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its unique fusion crust (if present), absence of quartz, and presence of light-colored plagioclase-rich clasts in a dark, shock-melted matrix. Most are found in arid environments like the Sahara or Antarctica.
