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Uncovering the Lunar Secrets: How Ilmenite Penetrated the Moon’s Mantle

A cross-sectional view showing how ilmenite, a high-density mineral containing titanium and iron, penetrated the lunar mantle. Provided by Adrien Broquet/University of Arizona and Audrey Lasbordes The research results revealed that heavy metals on the lunar surface sank into the moon’s interior in its early days and then erupted again as lava. The research team […]

Unveiling the Mysteries of Lunar Evolution: How Heavy Metals Penetrated the Moon’s Mantle

A cross-sectional view showing how ilmenite, a high-density mineral containing titanium and iron, penetrated the lunar mantle. Provided by Adrien Broquet/University of Arizona and Audrey Lasbordes The research results revealed that heavy metals on the lunar surface sank into the moon’s interior in its early days and then erupted again as lava. The research team […]