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Chao et al., 1960
First Natural Occurrence of Coesite
Chao, E. C. T., Shoemaker, E. M., Madsen, B. M.
| DOI | 10.1126/science.132.3421.220 |
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| Year | 1960 |
| Journal | Science |
| Volume | 132 |
| Number | 3421 |
| Pages | 220-222 |
| Type | article in journal |
| Language | English |
| Id | 36063 |
Abstract
Coesite, the high-pressure polymorph of SiO2, hitherto known only as a synthetic compound, is identified as an abundant mineral in sheared Coconino sandstone at Meteor Crater, Arizona. This natural occurrence has important bearing on the recognition of meteorite impact craters in quartz-bearing geologic formations.