Visible and Near-Infrared Spectral Survey of Lunar Meteorite Chips Stored at the National Institute of Polar Research
This is a compilation of photographs and Visible and Near-Infrared (VNIR) reflectance spectral data of lunar meteorites stored at the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) measured while Takahiro Hiroi was a visiting professor at NIPR during the summer of 2010. The project was later funded by the Japanese Government grant (JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number 24540493). The detailed results were published as:
1. List of Examined Lunar Meteorite Samples and Measured Spots
| Meteorite Name | Original Weight (g) | Classification | Paired Meteorite | Sub No. | Spots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y-791197 | 52.4 | Anorthositic regolith breccia | 64 | A, B | |
| Y-793169 | 6.07 | Unbrecciated basalt | 22, 40 | ||
| Y-793274 | 8.66 | Basaltic regolith breccia | 10 | A | |
| Y-82192 | 36.67 | Anorthositic fragmental breccia | Y-86032 | 83 | A |
| Y-82193 | 27.04 | Anorthositic fragmental breccia | Y-86032 | 62 | B, C |
| Y-86032 | 648.43 | Anorthositic fragmental breccia | 14 | A, B, C, D, E | |
| A-881757 | 442.12 | Gabbro | 60 | A, B, C | |
| Y 981031 | 185.83 | Basaltic regolith breccia | Y-793274 | 20, 60 | A, B, C, D, E |
| Y 983885 | 289.71 | Anorthositic polymict breccia | 79 | A |
2. Photographs of Measured Spots (Each spot is about 2×3 mm in size)
3. Wavelength vs Reflectance
You can download the spectral data in Excel format (.xls) or Comma-delimited format (.csv)