{"title":"Lunar Meteorites - Mare Basalts (LUN B)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLunar Mare Basalt meteorites, often classified as LUN B, are a group of Lunar meteorites that originate from the Moon’s volcanic plains, known as the lunar maria. These regions formed between approximately 3.1 and 3.8 billion years ago, when large impacts created basins that were later filled with flowing basaltic lava. Material from these areas was ejected into space by subsequent impacts and eventually reached Earth as meteorites. As a result, LUN B meteorites provide direct samples of the Moon’s volcanic history, complementing both Apollo mission samples and other Lunar meteorite types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLUN B meteorites are typically darker in colour, ranging from grey to almost black, reflecting their basaltic composition. They often display fine to medium-grained igneous textures, with minerals such as pyroxene and plagioclase visible in cut sections. Compared to Feldspathic Highlands meteorites, they are denser and more uniform in structure, representing solidified lava rather than brecciated highland material. Their appearance closely resembles volcanic rocks found on Earth, though their origin is distinctly lunar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudying Lunar Mare Basalt meteorites provides valuable insight into the Moon’s volcanic processes, internal heat history, and crustal evolution. They help scientists understand how lava flowed and cooled across the lunar surface and how these regions developed over time. For collectors, LUN B meteorites are highly desirable due to their connection to the Moon’s volcanic plains and their contrasting appearance compared to highland material. Each specimen represents a fragment of lunar lava, offering a direct link to the Moon’s geological activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/0518\/8678\/collections\/Collection_Place_Holder_6a1ba432-840f-49bd-b5b4-c29ad4d616af.jpg?v=1779294768","url":"https:\/\/outerspacer.com\/collections\/lunar-meteorites-mare-basalts-lun-b.oembed","provider":"OuterSpacer Meteorites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}