Atom Probe Tomography of a 4.45 Ga Zircon Supporting Early Cystallization of the Lunar Magma Ocean

Zhang, B., Greer, J. , Isheim, D., Seidma, D.N., Bouvier, A. and Heck, P.R. (2022) Atom Probe Tomography of a 4.45 Ga Zircon Supporting Early Cystallization of the Lunar Magma Ocean. Apollo 17 - ANGSA Workshop, 26-28 Oct 2022, Houston, Texas, USA.

Abstract

We used atom probe tomography to confirm that the previously zircon U-Pb age (4453 ± 34 Ma) for the Apollo 17 Civet Cat norite is authentic. This age indicates that the Giant Impact and lunar magma ocean crystallization took place before 4.45 Ga.

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Greer, Dr Jennika
• Authors: Zhang, B., Greer, J., Isheim, D., Seidma, D.N., Bouvier, A., and Heck, P.R.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences > Earth Sciences