Hi,
a type of naturally occurring glass having the composition of a plagioclase series feldspar,
created by the vitrification of plagioclase by shock melting in meteorites and meteorite impacts,
so as far as I know, Maskelynite is not formed or found on Earth w.o. impacts.
An article with pics on Max Planc Society;
http://www.mpg.de/english/illustrationsDocumentation/documentation/pressReleases/1999/news27_99.htm
best,
pekka s
Jeff Kuyken wrote:
G'day List,
Can anyone tell me exactly how Maskelynite is formed and if it has been found on Earth?
Thanks in advance,
Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteorites.com.au
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