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The KREEP Components of the Apollo 12 Regolith

Randy L. Korotev, Bradley L. Jolliff, R. A. Zeigler

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The Apollo 12 regolith contains 2 types of KREEP. Typical soils contains a Fra-Mauro-like component whereas atypical soils 12032/3 also contain an exotic component.

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The Apollo 12 regolith contains 2 types of KREEP. Typical soils contains a Fra-Mauro-like component whereas atypical soils 12032/3 also contain an exotic component.

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The Apollo 12 regolith contains 2 types of KREEP. Typical soils contains a Fra-Mauro-like component whereas atypical soils 12032/3 also contain an exotic component.

Key concepts: Apollo, Regolith, Astrobiology, Geology of the Moon, Geology, Moon landing, Physics, Geochemistry

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