Troctolite 76535 is a lunar sample discovered and collected on the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 in the Taurus–Littrow valley. It has a mass of about 156 grams (5.5 oz) and is about 5 centimeters (2.0 in) across at its widest point. It was collected by geologist astronaut Harrison Schmitt as part of a "rake sample" of lunar soil at Geology Station 6, near the base of the North Massif.[1] Troctolite 76535 has been called the most interesting sample returned from the Moon.[2]
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Troctolite76535 is a lunar sample discovered and collected on the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 in the Taurus–Littrow valley. It has a mass of about 156 grams...
Troctolite /ˈtrɒktəlaɪt/ (from Greek τρώκτης 'trout' and λίθος 'stone') is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts...
geologist in the astronaut corps—collected the rock sample designated Troctolite76535, which has been called "without doubt the most interesting sample returned...
the University of California. Retrieved August 13, 2012. "Apollo 17 troctolite76535". NASA/Johnson Space Center photograph S73-19456. Curation and Analysis...
United States Gneiss boulder balanced on three smaller boulders. Troctolite76535 Lunar Sample Laboratory Facility, Houston, Texas, United States Moon...
a sample, designated as Sample 76535, at geology station 6 near the base of the North Massif; the sample, a troctolite, was later identified as the oldest...
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