Lunar Simulation Material; Shock Metamorphism

[tdaly]

To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Terik Daly. I am a freshman at Oak Grove High School. I am currently researching a project dealing with the comparison of shock metamorphism on earth, to that on the moon. I am currently working with a professor, who is overseeing my research and experimentation. To obtain lunar material, my experimentation must be done first on simulation lunar material. I am looking for information on where to obtain lunar simulation material. Any help in this matter is appreciated. Thank you VERY much for donating time to Science Buddies.

[Ken]

Hi Terik,

I've contacted a well-connected astronomer to see if he knows anyone who might be able to help. I'll let you know.

Ken -- Science Buddies Staff

[Ken]

Terik,

My astronomer friend knew someone in the field who knew someone else..., who sent the reply below. I'll send you contact information separately. Ken -- Science Buddies Staff

Dear Mr. Daly,

I would be happy to provide you with a simulant for Apollo 11 mare basalt. I presume you want a rock sample rather than a crushed, ground, and sieved simulant for lunar "soil". Let me know the size and shape of sample you would like and I will send it to you along with a description of the sample from my work on lunar simulants.

Best regards, Paul Weiblen