First natural occurrence of coesite
Science
By: E. C. T. Chao, E.M. Shoemaker, and B.M. Madsen
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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.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | First natural occurrence of coesite |
| Series title | Science |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.132.3421.220 |
| Volume | 132 |
| Issue | 3421 |
| Year Published | 1960 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 220 |
| Last page | 222 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Other Geospatial | Meteor Crater |